The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof Abubakar O. Sulaiman, has explained that the internship programme on legislative drafting was conceived with the objective of addressing the dearth of skilled legislative drafters in Nigeria.
He spoke on Wednesday during the graduation of the batch 4 students who acquired the training initiated by NILDS.
Prof Sulaiman said, “Indeed, in a democratic society, the ability to draft clear, precise, and effective legislation is crucial. It ensures that the laws governing our nation are well-crafted and anchored on clear legislative principles that can stand the test of time.
“Graduates of this programme are therefore contributing to filling the human resource gap in legislative drafting that exists in our national and subnational legislatures and beyond.
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“You were also exposed to real-world scenarios that allowed you to deepen your insight and experience in legal drafting as well as in legislative practices and procedures.
“This hands-on approach ensures that you are not only knowledgeable but also proficient in applying the skills acquired through this intern programme.
“I, therefore, have no doubt that you have been carved through this programme to be square pegs in square holes, thus better prepared to tackle real-world problems that involve translating policy to legislation.
“The skills you have acquired here have also made you the candidate of choice in the job market or as skilled entrepreneurs who are fit and proper in innovation and character.”
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