The Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies of the National Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman on Tuesday said the quiz competition organised by the body for students of secondary schools is more than an academic exercise.
“It is a deliberate investment in the future of our democracy,” he added.
Speaking in Owerri during the 11th edition of state level competition across the three senatorial districts of Imo State, Sulaiman pointed out that the essence of NILDS national quiz competition for Senior Secondary Schools on the legislature and democracy is to promote awareness and understanding of the legislature, democracy, and governance among young Nigerians, and to nurture in them the values of participation, accountability, and patriotism.
“Democracy is sustained not only by laws and institutions, but also by an informed citizenry, and the legislature. The people’s assembly thrives when citizens, especially the youth, understand their role, powers, and limitations.
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