By Gloria Ikibah
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has reiterated the institute’s committed to deepening democracy and strengthening legislative institutions in West Africa.
The Director-General who stated this when he received a delegation from of the Association of West African Legislative Correspondents (AWALCO), on a courtesy visit; emphasized the importance of collaboration in promoting legislative activities and capacity building for parliamentarians.
The NILDS boss also established a contact committee to explore workable partnerships with AWALCO.
Naijablitznews.com reports that the partnership aims to leverage NILDS’ resources and expertise to enhance the capacity of parliamentarians in West Africa, promote legislative activities, and address regional challenges. Both organizations agreed to work together to organize seminars, workshops, and conferences for their members.
Prof. Sulaiman said: “That’s a great development! The establishment of a contact committee between NILDS and AWALCO is a significant step towards strengthening legislative institutions and deepening democracy in West Africa.
“By collaborating, both organizations can pool their resources and expertise to build the capacity of parliamentarians, promote legislative activities, and address pressing regional challenges such as climate change, poverty, and insecurity.
“The partnership will likely lead to various initiatives, including seminars, workshops, and conferences, which will provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, skill building, and networking among parliamentarians and legislative correspondents.
“This collaboration has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of legislative institutions in West Africa, ultimately contributing to the region’s development and prosperity.
“It’s encouraging to see organizations like NILDS and AWALCO working together towards a common goal of promoting democracy and good governance in the region”.
The President of AWALCO, Innocent Odoh, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to partner with NILDS, citing the institute’s expertise and experience in legislative activities. He highlighted the need for collaboration in addressing challenges facing West Africa, such as climate change, poverty, and insecurity.