The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) staff members have expressed their congratulations to Prof. Abubakar O Sulaiman, the Director General, on his reappointment for a second four-year term. The staff members, led by departmental heads, offered their best wishes and prayers for a successful tenure for Prof. Sulaiman and for the overall success of the Institute.

It is worth noting that the President of the Senate and Chairman of the Institute’s Governing Council, Dist. Sen. Ahmad Lawan, reappointed Prof. Sulaiman, in consultation with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and Alternate Chairman of NILDS’ Governing Council, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

In the letter conveying the reappointment, effective from 28th May, 2023, the President of the Senate cited Prof. Sulaiman’s outstanding performance as the reason for his reappointment. He also emphasized the need for him to focus on the core objectives of the Institute, as outlined in sections 2-3 of the Institute’s Act, as amended.