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Established on the principles of legislative transparency, democratic values, and civic engagement, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is a progressive organisation dedicated to promoting democratic processes, fostering inclusivity, and advancing collaborative initiatives.
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One of the world’s premier academic and research institutions, NILDS supports the sustenance of dynamic and effective Legislature in Nigeria (at Federal, State and Local level), and the ECOWAS sub-region.
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) is an organ of the National Assembly established by an Act of Parliament. President Goodluck Jonathan signed into law the National Institute for Legislative Studies Act 2011 on March 2nd 2011 following the passage of the same by the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In 2016, the Institute’s Governing Council approved the establishment of new department of Democratic Studies as well as a Department for Post Graduate Studies. On January 26th, 2018, President Muhammadu Buhari signed the National Institute for Legislative Studies (Amendment) Act, 2017. This expansion will enable the Institute to provide capacity development services to democratic Institutions and governance in Nigeria.
From our unwavering commitment to legislative transparency and democratic principles to our dedication to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and collaborative partnerships, NILDS is the premier choice for those passionate about driving positive change through democratic processes and civic engagement in Nigeria.
Students have access to the Institute’s well-equipped Library/E-library even on weekends to further extend their academic frontiers.
The institute offers prize awards to the Best Graduating Students in the various programmes as well as the Best Graduating Female Student to boost academic excellence among students.
The Institute offers HND Programmes, Post-Graduate Diploma Programes, Master’s Degree Programmes as well as Ph.D programmes for desiring students.
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