The fast pace of change and national development in countries across the world, especially over the past three decades, has been driven by paradigm transitions towards “thinking globally and acting locally”. Successful national growth and development have therefore been accomplished under inherently deft, visionary and people-oriented national policies and strategies. The Nigerian State had foreseen the need for qualitative input into the national policy making process by 1979.
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Its vision is “To be the Apex Centre for policy, research and reflection for a better Nigeria and human society".
The mission of the National Institute is “to serve as the Centre for policy, Advocacy, Advice and Training for Nigeria, West Africa and Africa in the context of a dynamic and changing world”.
The motto of the Institute is “Towards a better society”.
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies yesterday, Friday 8 May 2026, graduated 44 participants of its Policy, Strategy and Leadership Course (PSLC) at the Institute’s premises in Kuru, Plateau State.
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, hereby informs the general public that the underlisted companies have emerged as successful bidders for the 2025 Capital Projects, following the conclusion of the procurement process.
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has called for support from stakeholders to advance the development of its Children’s Education Resource Centre, as former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, donated copies of his book to the Institute’s library.
The 19th edition of the Strategic Leadership, Ethics and Policy Making Course (SLEAMP) commenced on Monday, 4 May 2026, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru. The course was officially declared open by the Director-General of the Institute, Ayo Omotayo, who was represented by the Institute’s Librarian, Lily Oluebube Ezeala. The opening ceremony took place at the Institute’s Directorate of Research.
The Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Ayo Omotayo, has urged women, particularly in rural communities, to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance access to justice.
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), in collaboration with the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), convened a National Dialogue on Youth Creatives in the Digital Economy to commemorate the 2026 United Nations World Creativity and Innovation Day.
