For three days, the Senior Legislative Aides to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu converged in Lagos, for a retreat to enhance their operational capacity.
The capacity building retreat with the theme: “Strengthening Legislative Support: Enhancing the Role of Aides in Governance”, organized by the Office of the Deputy Speaker in conjunction with Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC), the European Union (EU) and International IDEA was held at the Marriott Hotel Ikeja, February 27 and 28.
The Deputy Speaker as a cerebral lawmaker understands that legislative aides are the gears that keep the political machine running properly. Aides provide support services to an elected representative, aiding the preparedness of the official to significantly influence governmental policies and decision-making for the benefits of the people.