Economic and Social Research
In-depth research on development policy and economic management, produced for the National Assembly and the Nigerian public.
Economic and Social Research
The Department of Economic and Social Research is engaged in conducting in-depth studies on various areas of interest to the legislators. Through research, data collection, and analysis in various areas of development policy and economic management, the Institute assists the work of the National Assembly.
It plays a leading role in enabling the National Assembly to keep abreast of cutting-edge developments, and to contribute to the shaping of development perspectives and strategies.
The Institute collaborates with other policy research centres, universities, government and non-governmental institutions in order to ensure its technical quality in research. The output of such works are published in a language and style easily understood by members of the National Assembly and the general public.
Dr. Augustine Osigwe
Dr. Augustine Osigwe presently the Head of the Department of Economic and Social Research at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), National Assembly, Abuja. His academic credentials include:
– Certificate Course on Current Trends in Parliamentary Administration, McGill University, Montreal, Canada (2024) – Master’s degree in Elections and Party Politics (Distinction), University of Benin (2021) – M Sc and Ph.D in Economics, University of Ibadan – B Sc (2nd Class Upper Division) in Economics, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
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Dr. Osigwe’s professional experience includes: – Lecturer, Department of Economics and Development Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State (2015-2017) – Research Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), Ibadan – Research project participation with NISER and Human Science Research Council, South Africa
He possesses expertise in research report writing, presentation, and macro econometric modeling. Dr. Osigwe has published in numerous international and local journals, participated in conferences and workshops, and consulted for organizations such as the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria. Dr. Osigwe’s leadership skills are evident in his roles as Governor of Abdulsalami Abubakar Hall at the University of Ibadan and President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE) student wing (2012-2014). He is known for being dependable, motivated, committed, and self-disciplined.
Two divisions
Economic Policy Analysis
Analyses economic policy for the National Assembly. The Economic Surveillance unit sits within this division.
Social Sector
Covers the social sector, supporting the legislature with research and analysis across social development policy.
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.