NILDS DG, Prof. Sulaiman Wins 2023 Integrity and Public Servant of the Year Merit Award

In recognition of his transformational leadership style and remarkable accomplishments, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, the Director General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has been honored with the 2023 Integrity and Public Servant of the Year Merit Award.

He secured the highest number of votes after an extensive three-month consultation and rigorous voting process conducted by a panel of 51 members from the PCI – Technical Advisory Committee, representing five strategic public institutions in Nigeria.

According to a letter signed by the National Coordinator, Dr. Mohammed A. Ibrahim, conveying the news with the subject “Nomination as a Public Servant of the Year” (Shehu Shagari Gold Medal), the award presentation has received full endorsement from the presidency and technical support from the Public Service Institutes (PSI), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, and Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

The award ceremony is scheduled for early December and will take place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

The letter further explained that the former Minister of National Planning has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s democratic institutions, a recognition validated by esteemed national and international organizations.

This year’s edition of the award will coincide with the Nigerian Regulators Conference & Retreat, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to present plaques and medals to deserving recipients.