NILDS Calls for Professionalism among Sergeant-at-Arms Personnel

The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on the Sergeant-at-Arms personnel to uphold professionalism in their duties. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the NILDS DG emphasized that the Sergeant-at-Arms’ responsibilities extend beyond conventional security duties to maintaining order, protecting lawmakers, staff, and visitors, and enforcing parliamentary authority. The call comes amidst increasing concerns about the conduct and professionalism of the Sergeant-at-Arms personnel in Nigeria’s legislative houses. The Director-General’s appeal to the Sergeant-at-Arms personnel is timely and significant, as it underscores the importance of professional conduct in upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. The NILDS, an independent institution established to promote legislative and democratic governance in Nigeria, has been at the forefront of advocating for professionalism and accountability in the country’s political and legislative spheres.