NILDS DG Sulaiman Advocates Leadership Principles in UK

Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), delivered a keynote address titled “Leadership in Practice: Making Decisions, Managing People and Delivering Results” at the International Leadership Summit held at the University of Brighton, United Kingdom. He advocated for purposeful, people-centred, and results-driven leadership, stating that true leadership is measured by the strength of the institutions left behind rather than the authority held.

Sulaiman identified three pillars of effective leadership: making sound decisions, managing diverse expectations, and delivering measurable results. He used NILDS as a case study to illustrate how strategic execution can enhance public institutions.

Sulaiman highlighted the Institute's growth under his leadership, including its expansion from four to thirteen departments and the completion of its permanent complex on 25 May 2023, marking a significant milestone in its development. He stressed that meaningful transformation requires confronting challenges rather than accepting limitations.