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From Fred Itua, Abuja
Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, yesterday, inaugurated a committee to work out modalities for the 7th convocation ceremony for post-graduate students.
NILDS offers post-graduate diploma and master’s degree programmes in the following areas, Legislative Drafting, Parliamentary Administration and Legislative Studies.
The programmes are available on both full-time and part-time basis and are administered in affiliation with the University of Benin.
Speaking during the inauguration of the committee, Sulaiman said the institute will continue to provide qualitative research on legislative matters.
He said: “For the first time in four years, we’re preparing on time ahead of the convocation ceremony, so we can get everything right on time. We’re busy with so many things. We’ve our building to commission and the radio to go on air before the end of the 9th National Assembly.
“So, the commissioning of the permanent site is becoming a reality. We’ve just three weeks to go. If we’re to commission it before May 29, everything has to be in place.
“Convocation is the climax of an academic activity. It is something everyone looks up to. We’ve been consistent with the convocation. Enrolment has improved into our institute for post-graduate studies. Our contents have improved.”
“Though we work with politicians, we’ve resisted pressure to compromise on quality. We intend to maintain this standard going forward. We ensure results are ready on time and students get what they want on time.
“We’ve enjoyed tremendous support from the leadership of the National Assembly. We’re hoping the next leadership of the National Assembly will give us the same support to continue to grow the institute.”
