A leading British firm, TEXEM UK, has completed a five-day training for Nigerian senators on optimising their legislative functions for nation-building.
In a statement, forwarded to The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by the TEXEM’s Director of Special Projects, Caroline Lucas on Wednesday in Abuja, Sen. Sadiq Umar, Sen. Bulus Amos, and Sen. Yusuf Yusuf were identified as some of the beneficiaries.
Others are, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, Sen. Mpigi Barinada, Sen. Nora Daduut, Sen. Odebiyi Tolulope, and Sen. Suleiman Kwari.
According to the statement, the senators of the ninth Nigerian Assembly had a very engaging and insightful time during the Legislative Development Programme organised by TEXEM from October 11 to October0 15 at Birmingham, UK.
Topics deliberated upon by faculties at the training include, Trilemma in the world economy: A developing country example, and Strategic Leadership in the digital age for Government.
Others are, Need for Innovation in Governance: Lessons and Insights from Successes and Failure, and Fostering a Culture of Innovation in the Legislature.
The faculties include Prof. Paul Griffith, the world’s first Management Professor to lead a team that launched a rocket to space and Prof. Rodria Laline, Founding Director of the Harvard University Maximise Your Board’s Potential programme.
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Others are award-winning strategist par excellence Ambassador Charles Crawford and Board advisor par excellence Ambassador Dr Rachel Aron.
The statement announced that the methodology adopted by TEXEM was time tested and well-proven, turning learning into a memorable experience.
It added that, TEXEM’s process was rigorous while designing the programme to be fun through videos, group and individual activities, peer to peer learning, observation practice, self-reflection and games.
“This methodology has helped TEXEM challenge assumptions and provided requisite insights to the distinguished senators to optimise their impact and achieve enduring success.
“The five-day legislative-executive development programme was characterised by four presentations daily, class and group activities.
“Other pedagogical activities included a simulated fire-side panel session for questions and answers chaired by TEXEM’s founder, British – Nigerian, Dr Alim Abubakre; and games, starting from the second day.
“The first day achieved team building (storming, norming, forming and performing) via a featured Cadbury World’s tour and a trip to Shakespeare’s birthplace.
“During the visits, sessions were delivered by Gerald Baldwin, General Manager of Cadbury and Roberta Kay Davies,” the statement elaborated.
