Economic and Social Research

Research that keeps the National Assembly informed

In-depth studies on development policy and economic management, for legislators and the public alike.

The Department conducts in-depth studies on areas of interest to legislators. Through research, data collection and analysis on development policy and economic management, it assists the work of the National Assembly and helps members keep abreast of emerging developments.

It collaborates with policy research centres, universities, and government and non-governmental institutions to ensure the technical quality of its work — publishing output in language and style accessible to members of the National Assembly and the general public.

Three divisions

Research Division

Responds to research requests from members and committees, and provides socio-economic analysis of proposed and existing legislation.

Training Division

Works alongside the Department's research teams to plan and support capacity-building programmes for legislators and staff.

Library

Ensures each research team has timely access to the materials it needs, and maintains the Department's research holdings.

Functions & impact

Conducts in-depth research, data collection and analysis on development policy and economic management to assist the work of the National Assembly.

Collaborates with policy research centres, universities, and government and non-governmental institutions to ensure technical quality.

Publishes research output in language and style accessible to members of the National Assembly and the general public.

Analyses proposed and existing legislation to highlight socio-economic implications and areas for legislative action.

Conducts periodic research on sectoral issues and Nigeria's economic management.

Reviews government policy documents to strengthen implementation and good governance.

Prepares briefs on topical socio-economic issues for committee and plenary debates.

Serves as secretariat to technical committees on economic management, revenue mobilisation and public financial management.