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Briefs on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.
Background
At the end of the
30-month civil war in 1970, Nigeria experienced phenomenal growth in its political and economic life. With the creation of states and more local government areas, a new problem surfaced via: effective communication
among the functionaries of the various government on the one hand, and between them and the private sector on the other. This attracted the attention of the Federal Government and in 1976; a committee was set up to
examine this problem. In 1978, more positive steps were taken towards this goal when the Head of State, Lt. General Olusegun Obasanjo, conceived the idea that an institution designed to provide a forum for initiators
and executors of policy from all sectors of the economy would not only integrate the economy but promote harmony, communication, understanding and co-operation among the integral parts of the country. He therefore set
up a panel of eleven eminent Nigerians, under the chairmanship of Rear Admiral MA Adelanwa, to consider the feasibility of establishing such an institution.After visiting institutions with similar objectives in the
United Kingdom, the United States and Belgium, the committee submitted its findings and recommendations to the Head of State. He, in turn, submitted a memorandum to the then Supreme Military Council on the subject.
Consequently, the establishment of the National Institute was approved in July 1978 and the Institute was legally established by the promulgation of Decree No. 20 of 1979. With this development the National Institute
became one of the federal government parastatals located in the presidency, understandably because of the importance attached to the functions it was to discharge.
Location and Address
The Institute is located in a beautiful environment by a lake in Kuru, near Jos,
the Plateau State capital, which is accessible by air, rail and a good network of roads from all parts of the federation. Its postal address is Private Mail Bag 2024, Bukuru, Plateau State, Nigeria. The telephone
numbers are: (073) 280730, 280741. The fax number is 073 – 280740. E-mail: dg@nipss.org.ng Crest
The Institute's crest is
composed of a wheel with cogs, surmounted by the Nigerian Coat of Arms and surrounded by Laurels. At the base is a scroll in red parchment bearing the motto: "Towards A Better Society". Organizational Structure
At the
top of the organizational chart of the Institute is the Board of Governors. The governance of the Institute and the general direction of its affairs are vested in the Board of Governors consisting of a Chairman, the
Director-General and nine other members. Apart from its responsibility for policy and the general direction of the affairs of the Institute, the Board has the specific responsibility to consider and approve the
following:
1. Long-range plans of activities of the Institute. 2. The programme of studies and research to be undertaken by the Institute; 3. The annual budget of the institute; 4. The investment plans of the Institute; and 5. An annual report to be submitted to the President on the activities of the Institute and its administration, including audited accounts for
the preceding year.
The Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of the Institute is the Director-General. He is appointed by the President and is responsible to the Board for the day-to-day management of the Institute. He
is assisted in the daily management of the affairs of the Institute by three directors who are answerable to him in matters concerning their respective departments and the associated units.
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE CHAPEL (Chapel of Salvation) The National Institute Chapel, otherwise known as the Chapel of Salvation, NIPSS, Kuru is the Institute's community church established to meet the spiritual needs of staff and
participants. It seeks to promote Godly values in the community, foster harmony and good neighbourliness and work towards changing lives as the fundamental step in building a better society. The NIPSS Chapel was
established in the late 80s under the leadership of Dr. E. E. Soladoye, then Director of Studies, later succeeded by Prof. Eghosa Osagie, Director of Research and Studies. It is an inter-denominational as well as a
non-denominational fellowship of Christians who come from various backgrounds to worship and serve the Lord Jesus, proclaiming His salvation and grace and serving as a source of light to the world.
N. I. Chapel
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The chapel is governed in its day-to-day activities by a Council democratically elected by the members under strict accordance
with the Chapel's Constitution. It has a board of Trustees drawn from various denominations, reflecting the inter-denominational character of the congregation. There is a Chaplin who shepherds
the congregation and provides spiritual nourishment for the community members. Membership is open to all staff; participants and other interested Christians outside the Institute.
List of previous chaplains of the Chapel:
1. Rev. Prof. Akin Akindoyeni -1992 (Acting Chaplin while on SEC 14) 2. Rev. Bolaji Wojuola -1993 (Acting Chaplin while at TCNN Bukuru)
3. Rev. Friday Inya -1997 – 1999 (First Full Time Chaplin) 4. Rev. Dr. E. O. Anko and Brig-Gen J. Mbanefo -2000 (Acting Chaplin while on SEC 22)
5. Rev. Ma'aji Madu -2001 – date
THE NIPSS MOSQUE
Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon Him) has observed, "the people who believe in God and the day of judgement should show hospitality to their
guests". Hospitality includes all those matters, which are essential for showing due respect and honour to the guest and to make provisions for his comfort, peace, happiness and fulfilment of his needs.
N. I. Mosque
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The affairs of the NIPSS Mosque are administered by the mosque committee with the following members: Mal. Abubakar
Sokoto Mohammed (Chairman), Alhaji Isma'il Shehu Mohammed, (Secretary), Alhaji. Bawa Ahmed (Treasurer). May the almighty Allah continue to guide and protect us and may the
Almighty give the graduating participants the wisdom to positively put to use their newly acquired knowledge for the benefit of our beloved country.THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE CLUB.
The National Institute Club was established in 1981 to provide the recreational facilities for the social and sporting needs of both senior staff and participants of the Senior Executive Course of the National Institute.
N. I. Club House / tennis court
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The club is run by elective office holders, made up of the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Assistant Secretary,
Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Bar Secretary, Sports Secretary, Social Secretary and two ex-officio members (the posts of Vice-President and 2 ex-officio members are usually reserved for
participants). It also has a patron and grand patron. The club generates its revenue mainly from monthly dues, paid by Senior Staffs and participants, while sometimes the management grants subvention to it for
special projects. All senior staff of the Institute and Course Participants are eligible to be members of the Club. Credible persons who do not fall within the above categories, upon
payment of prescribed fees, are also accepted as Honorary Members of the Club.Section of the club.
The club has the following sections: The Bar, where drinks are sold at moderate prices to
members. It also has the sports section, which oversees the sporting activities. This section has two Olympic-size synthetic tennis courts with floodlights; two Squash courts,
a billiard/snooker hall, table tennis board and some other indoor games, like chess, ludo, scrabble, etc. the social section takes care of social events, like parties, get-together and
disco nights. Each of these sections s headed by their respective secretaries.
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