The Research Department (Parliamentary Policy and Ethics Unit) of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (NALTF) has undertaken a stakeholder engagement visit to the ECOWAS Parliamentary Library, aimed at exploring avenues for institutional collaboration, knowledge exchange and strategic partnership between the two institutions.
The delegation, led by Mr John Eru, highlighted the mandate, achievements and ongoing initiatives of NALTF. The delegation emphasised the importance of strengthening institutional relationships to promote parliamentary research, information sharing, institutional development and capacity building.
The NALTF delegation was received by representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, namely:
- Mr Christopher O. Tolulukpe – Inter-Institutional Liaison Officer.
- Ms Asirah Azagselane A. – Parliamentary Research Officer.
- Mr Mohammed Pabai – Parliamentary Research Officer.
The ECOWAS representatives warmly welcomed the initiative, commended NALTF’s efforts and achievements, and expressed their readiness to explore mutually beneficial areas of collaboration, building on existing institutional partnerships and cooperation frameworks.
Key Areas of Proposed Collaboration
Following the discussions, both institutions identified the following areas for possible collaboration:
- Establishment of a formal institutional partnership between NALTF and the ECOWAS Parliamentary Research Department.
- Promotion of information exchange, including parliamentary research materials, publications, policy documents and other relevant institutional resources.
- Facilitation of knowledge-sharing initiatives and capacity-building programmes for research personnel of both institutions.
- Exploration of opportunities for joint research, policy analysis and comparative legislative studies.
- Institutionalisation of regular engagements, technical exchanges and visits to strengthen cooperation and sustain the partnership.
- Exploration of opportunities for the ECOWAS Parliamentary Research team to undertake a visit to the NALTF facility to gain first-hand knowledge of its operations, resources and E-Library services.
Conclusion
The stakeholder engagement was successful and marked an important step towards strengthening institutional relations between the National Assembly Library Trust Fund and ECOWAS parliament library.
