House Moves to Institutionalise Use of Strategic Research Findings in National Policy Formulation.
The move followed a motion sponsored by the Deputy Minority Leader, Rep.
Abdussamad Dasuki, who represents Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency.
The motion seeks to establish a coordinated framework for the systematic review, referral and monitoring of strategic research recommendations produced by key national institutions, including the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru; the National Defence College (NDC), Abuja; and the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS).
The lawmakers noted that the Federal Government had over the years established and sustained these institutions to undertake research, develop strategic leadership capacity and provide informed policy recommendations to address Nigeria’s economic, security, governance and developmental challenges. The House further noted that the institutions regularly produce comprehensive reports and policy recommendations through their executive courses, studies programmes and research activities, drawing on the expertise of senior public servants, military and security officers, academics, policymakers and other professionals. The House also acknowledged the statutory mandate of NIPSS under Section 3 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Act to conduct interdisciplinary research into Nigeria’s social, economic, political and security challenges and present practical policy options to support national policy formulation and implementation. It cited Sections 13 and 18 of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, which provide for institutional consultation in the preparation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and establish the framework as the basis for annual budget preparation.
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