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 › 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 › 03 Economic and Social Research In-depth research on development policy and economic management, produced for the National Assembly and the Nigerian public. Head of Department Dr. Augustine Osigwe › 04 Democracy and Governance Training, advocacy and research on democracy, political culture and governance, in Nigeria and beyond. Head of Department Dr. Christopher O. Ngara › 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 Gbolagade Abiola › 06 Training and International Cooperation Organising and coordinating the capacity building trainings of the Institute, and its cooperation with parliaments and partners abroad. Ag. Director Mrs. Adejoke Akinsanmi › 07 Finance and Accounts Receipt, custody and disbursement of Institute funds, and financial advice to the Director-General and Management. Director Mr. Ibrahim Madu Mshelia › 08 Administration and Human Resources The engine room of the Institute — administration and human resources, works and maintenance, and the transport pool. Ag. Director Musibau Olalere Moshood › 09 Institute Library A special library with areas of specialisation in legislation and governance, serving legislators, legislative staff and researchers in general. Ag. Director Dr. Catherine Ikokoh › 10 Internal Audit Independent, objective assurance provided for in Financial Regulations 1704, reporting directly to the Director-General. Director Mr. David A. Osanaiye › 11 Centre for Advanced Executive Education Programme Executive leadership courses for the Institute’s Governing Council, legislators and senior public officials. ›

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. Visit LeCeSA › Democracy Radio The Institute's broadcast facility, established to widen public understanding of legislative processes. Listen › NILDS Institutional Repository Open access to the Institute’s research output — working papers, reports, theses and publications. Browse repository › Postgraduate Studies Admissions, timetables and student services for the Institute’s postgraduate programmes. Go to website ›