Governing Council
Structure of the Institute
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The Governing Council of the Institute is the highest governance organ of the Institute and its principal policy- making arm. In this regard, it sets broad policy for the institute; approves annual work programmes and budgets, provides support for research, policy analysis and training programmes. The Council also oversees the recruitment and appointment of key management staff. Financial and policy oversight of the institute also fall under the purview of the Council. The 17-member board of the Institute has the President of the Senate as the Chairman and the Speaker of the House of Representatives as Alternate Chairman. The Members of the Council are as follows:
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Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan GCON | Femi Gbajabiamila CFR
The Governing Council
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Sen. Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, PhD, GCON
President of The Senate
Chairman
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Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila CFR
Speaker, House of Representatives
Alternate Chairman
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Sen. Abdullahi Yahaya
Senate Leader
Member
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Sen. Saidu Alkal
Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance
Member
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Sen. Philip Aduda, MFR
Minority Whip
Member
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Sen. Solomon A. Olamilekan
Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance
Member
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Sen. Sam Egwu
Chairman, Senate Committee on Housing
Member
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Sen. Degi W. Biobarakuma
Deputy Chairman, Senate Committee on Gas
Member
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Hon.Tajudeen Abbas
Chairman, House Comittee On Land Transport
Member
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Hon. Bashir Mashema
Deputy Chairman, Committee, Climate Change
Member
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Hon. Jimoh Olajide Abdul
Chairman, House Committee on Urban And Regional Planning
Member
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Hon. Joseph Edionwele
Member
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Hon. Ofor Gregory Chukwuegbo
Member
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Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi
Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission
Member
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Clerk to the National Assembly
Member
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Prof. Abubakar O Sulaiman
Director General, National Institute For Legislative and Democratic Studies
Member/ Secretary
In-House Experts
1. Sen. (Dr). Jonathan Zwingina
2. Prof. Attahiru Jega
3. Prof. Nuhu Yaqub
4. Prof. Sam Egwu
5. Prof. Shola Omotola
6. Prof. A.R Alkali
7. Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’abba
8. Dr. Sam Amadi
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