ILPS is Nigeria's foremost non-partisan think-tank and advocacy organisation, dedicated to advancing governance, accountability, and the rule of law through rigorous research, professional training, and strategic advocacy.
The Institute of Legal and Policy Strategy (ILPS) is headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria. We are a non-partisan think-tank committed to strengthening democratic institutions, improving governance outcomes, and building the capacity of legal and policy professionals across Nigeria and the African continent.
Through rigorous research, structured training, institutional advisory, and strategic public engagement, ILPS bridges the gap between legal scholarship and governance practice.
To advance legal excellence and policy intelligence through research, training, and advocacy that strengthens Nigeria's democratic institutions.
A Nigeria where law, policy, and governance converge to deliver justice, prosperity, and institutional integrity for all citizens.
Non-partisanship. Rigour. Integrity. Accountability. Professional excellence. Civic responsibility.
ILPS delivers a comprehensive suite of legal, policy, and institutional services designed to elevate professional standards and strengthen governance across Nigeria.
Structured capacity-building programmes for legal practitioners, policy professionals, civil servants, and public administrators through the TrainerLaunch initiative and specialised workshops.
Explore Programmes →Rigorous, evidence-based analysis of legislative, regulatory, and governance issues, producing position papers, policy briefs, and legislative submissions that inform public discourse.
View Publications →Strategic counsel to ministries, departments, agencies, and private institutions on legal compliance, policy design, regulatory frameworks, and institutional governance reform.
Engage Us →Strategic advocacy, civic education, and public commentary on pressing legal and governance issues, amplifying credible voices in Nigeria's democratic conversation.
Our Commentary →The ILPS Awards Programme honours individuals, institutions, and governments making demonstrable positive impact in law, governance, and policy administration in Nigeria.
See Awards →Systematic monitoring and structured reporting on government legal processes, policy decisions, and constitutional compliance, providing transparent public accountability records.
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