The Institute at work
Departments
Research, drafting, training, library and support services are delivered through the Office of the Director-General and ten departments, each headed by a Director reporting to the Director-General.
Index
One office · ten departments
01
Office of the Director-General
The office of the Chief Executive and Academic Officer of the Institute, and the eight divisions and units that report to it.
Director-General
Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman
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02
Legislative Support Services
Legislative drafting, bill analysis and direct technical support to committees of the National Assembly, State Houses of Assembly and the ECOWAS Parliament.
Ag. Director
Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kannike, SAN
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03
Economic and Social Research
In-depth research on development policy and economic management, produced for the National Assembly and the Nigerian public.
Ag. Director
Dr. Augustine C. Osigwe
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04
Democracy and Governance
Training, advocacy and research on democracy, political culture and governance, in Nigeria and beyond.
Ag. Director
Christopher Ochanja Ngara, PhD
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05
Department of Studies
Master's degree and postgraduate diploma programmes in legislative studies, legislative drafting, parliamentary administration, election and party politics, and constitutional law.
Director
Dr. Asimiyu Abiola
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06
Training and International Cooperation
Organising and coordinating the capacity building trainings of the Institute, and its cooperation with parliaments and partners abroad.
Acting Director
Joke Akinsanmi
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07
Finance and Accounts
Receipt, custody and disbursement of Institute funds, and financial advice to the Director-General and Management.
Director
Mr. Mshelia Madu Ibrahim
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08
Administration and Human Resources
The engine room of the Institute — administration and human resources, works and maintenance, and the transport pool.
Acting Director
Musibau Olalere Moshood
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09
Institute Library
A special library with areas of specialisation in legislation and governance, serving legislators, legislative staff and researchers in general.
Acting Director
Dr Catherine E. Ikokoh (CLN)
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10
Internal Audit
Independent, objective assurance provided for in Financial Regulations 1704, reporting directly to the Director-General.
Director
Mr. David Akinyemi Osanaiye
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11
Centre for Advanced Executive Education Programme
Executive leadership courses for the Institute’s Governing Council, legislators and senior public officials.
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Beyond the departments
Centres & services
Legislative Centre for Security Analysis
The peace and security research arm of the Institute, working on security sector governance and oversight.
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Democracy Radio
The Institute's broadcast facility, established to widen public understanding of legislative processes.
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NILDS Institutional Repository
Open access to the Institute’s research output — working papers, reports, theses and publications.
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Postgraduate Studies
Admissions, timetables and student services for the Institute’s postgraduate programmes.
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