The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar Sulaiman, outlined his vision for the institution to become a global intellectual hub for democracy.

During a seven-year anniversary event at NILDS headquarters in Abuja, Sulaiman emphasized prioritizing institutional development, staff welfare, research excellence, and legislative capacity building.

He highlighted how NILDS has become a preferred destination for legislative training across Africa and globally, with legislatures from Ghana, Gambia, Somalia, and South Africa recognizing its programs.Sulaiman also addressed staff welfare, noting that non-academic employees now pursue higher education due to removed institutional barriers.He urged young Nigerians to engage actively in democratic processes, stressing that meaningful reforms require civic participation.

The event featured a clinic inauguration and speeches from dignitaries, underscoring NILDS' commitment to strengthening democratic governance through research and collaboration.