Mukhtar Shagaya, a member representing Ilorin West/Asa constituency in the House of Representatives has been named member of the Governing Council of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS).
The Governing Council of the Institute is the highest governance organ of the Institute and its principal policy- making arm, whereby 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.
Shagaya, while reacting to the development on his official page report, said “It is a great pleasure that I have been appointed as a member of Governing Council of the National Institute for Legislative Democratic Studies (NILDS).
“I am deeply honored to have been found worthy of such an important responsibility.
“The Governing Council of the Institute is the highest governance organ of the Institute and its principal policy- making arm.
“I look forward to serving our nation and protecting our democracy in my new capacity”.
The lawmakers, who will be representing the North-Central region, was appointed alongside other members from other geopolitical zones in Nigeria.
