NILDS Receives Nigerian-Malta Parliamentary Friendship Group, Pledges Collaboration

National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has received members of the Nigerian-Malta Parliamentary Friendship Group of the House of Representatives on a courtesy visit to explore opportunities for stronger parliamentary relations and institutional collaboration between Nigeria and Malta.

The Chairman of the Group, Hon. Mohammed Audu explained that the visit was to brief the Institute on the delegation’s proposed engagement in Malta, scheduled for December, and seek NILDS’ participation through technical support and sponsorship.

He highlighted potential areas of cooperation, including legislative research, capacity building, parliamentary diplomacy, knowledge exchange, and economic partnerships, particularly in the energy, oil and gas, and banking sectors.

Welcoming the initiative, the Director General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to supporting the National Assembly in strengthening parliamentary relations and advancing legislative development. He also highlighted NILDS’ role as the legislature’s capacity-building institution and institutional memory.

To support the proposed engagement, Prof. Sulaiman assured the delegation of access to relevant research materials, policy briefs, and technical documentation. He further proposed that a member of NILDS staff join the delegation to facilitate the Institute’s participation and strengthen institutional engagement.

Hon. Audu welcomed the Director General’s assurances and reiterated the Group’s commitment to fostering lasting parliamentary relations and exploring investment opportunities between Nigeria and Malta.