The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has hosted an Open House and Staff Engagement programme organised by Democracy Radio 104.9 FM to strengthen staff engagement and showcase the station’s programmes and activities.
The event, held on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at the NILDS Arena, was themed “Celebrating 7 Years of Unmatched Leadership at NILDS.”
The programme featured live excerpts from Democracy Radio’s flagship programmes, including the Morning Show, Sports, Midday Show, News, Afternoon Buffet, Bonjour Nigeria, Evening Lounge and Legislator of the Week. It also featured digital presentations, staff performances, networking, giveaways and a marketing and partnership session.
Addressing participants, the Director General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar O. Sulaiman, commended Democracy Radio for remaining resilient and engaging its audience despite the temporary absence of its terrestrial signal. He noted that the station had turned the challenge into an opportunity by strengthening its digital platforms, building collaborations and continuing to produce relevant content.
The DG urged the station to pursue greater innovation, stronger programmes, sharper interviews and deeper legislative analysis, while expanding its engagement beyond the studio to communities across Nigeria.
Prof. Sulaiman reaffirmed Management’s commitment to supporting the restoration of the station’s terrestrial broadcast service, noting that its return should usher in a “stronger, better and more ambitious” chapter.
He described Democracy Radio as a platform for making legislative activities more accessible to Nigerians and emphasised that it should serve as “the voice of the legislature, the ear of the citizen and a bridge between the two.”
The event concluded with a call for collective efforts by Management and staff to strengthen Democracy Radio’s role in legislative communication, public engagement and democratic development.
