To the first website dedicated to the work of the Directorate of Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Protocol of the National Assembly of Nigeria.
The Directorate existed for many years as a Division under the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly, serving as a clearing house for International Parliamentary engagements on behalf of Legislators and Parliamentary Staff. From 1999 to date, it has served as an anchor for democracy programs, capacity-building initiatives, and thematic workshops aimed at strengthening democracy and good governance.
The Directorate of Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Protocol was established by the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) in July 2018 in a bid to restructure existing Departments to enhance effectiveness in service delivery. The Directorate plays an important role in fostering diplomatic relations, promoting international cooperation, capacity building, and enhancing the National Assembly’s global presence. It is pivotal to the robust engagement of the National Assembly with other parliaments and International Parliamentary organisations.
Engage with global parliamentary bodies to promote Nigeria’s interests and foster partnerships
Promoting mutual interests and regional legislative cooperation.
Strengthening relations with State Houses of Assembly and delivering capacity building.
Ensuring diplomatic courtesies, protocol and coordination for the National Assembly.
The Department is Africa centric as it handles matters relating to parliaments and parliamentary organisations within the Africa continent to advance Africa’s interests, promote regional integration, and address continental challenges. Such organisations include: Pan African Parliament (PAP), Africa Parliamentary Union
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains a vital regional bloc promoting economic integration and political cooperation across West Africa. To facilitate this role, the ECOWAS Desk in the National Assembly (NASS), operating under the Directorate of Inter-Parliamentary
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains a vital regional bloc promoting economic integration and political cooperation across West Africa. To facilitate this role, the ECOWAS Desk in the National Assembly (NASS), operating under the Directorate of Inter-Parliamentary
