Experts Push Tougher Measures to End Child Recruitment
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Stakeholders have called for stronger legislative action, improved child protection systems, and greater investment in education and rehabilitation programmes to address the growing challenge of child recruitment in armed conflicts across Nigeria. The call was made during a policy dialogue on Strategies Against Child Recruitment in Armed Conflicts in Nigeria, organised by […]
NILDS DG Condoles Toyin Ojora-Saraki on Death of Father
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has expressed his deepest condolences to Toyin Ojora-Saraki over the death of her father and patriarch of the Ojora family, Otunba Adekunle Ojora. The condolence message, dated Wednesday, was issued by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. […]
NILDS DG Speaks at Oxford, Presents Leadership Book
By: Uju Nwachukwu The Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, during the Executive Education programme; the Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme, at Said Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom, addressed fellow participants on his leadership journey, reflecting on his formative years and the challenges he […]
NILDS DG Celebrates Ex-Chief of Staff Gambari at 81
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated former Chief of Staff to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, on his 81st birthday. In a statement signed by his media adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Prof. Sulaiman describes Gambari as a distinguished diplomat, […]
School for the Gifted, Gwagwalada Wins 10th National Legislative Quiz Competition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The School for the Gifted, Gwagwalada, Abuja, has emerged winner of the 10th National Quiz Competition on the Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria, organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) The school scored 70 points to clinch the top prize at the grand finale […]
NILDS, Benin Republic Partner to Strengthen Legislative Capacity, Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has emphasised that the quality of governance in any nation depends on the strength of its policy-making and legislative institutions. He made the remark while declaring open a five-day legislative workshop organised by NILDS in collaboration with […]
Stakeholders Describe NILDS Quiz Catalyst for Youth Leadership, Stronger Democracy
By: Oluwakemi Kindness As Nigeria continues to seek ways to deepen democratic participation, stakeholders have commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) for using education to build civic awareness among young people. Speaking at the opening of the 10th edition of the NILDS National Quiz Competition in Abuja, a member of the […]
DG NILDS Mourns Former Chief of Staff, NSO Pioneer DG
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of General Abdullahi Muhammad (Rtd), former Chief of Staff to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and the late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media Adviser, Mohammad […]
DG NILDS Marks 60th Birthday with Homecoming Prayers in Ilorin
Picture Story: National Leaders Hail NILDS DG Prof Sulaiman at 60
By Julian Osamoto It was a day of tributes, reflection, and celebration in Abuja as dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered to honour Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), on his 60th birthday. The event went beyond personal accolades, to a national conversation on leadership, governance, and […]