PLAC is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of its Legislative Internship Alumni Support Initiative. Supported by the European Union (EU), this initiative is designed to sustain engagement, encourage leadership, and foster innovation among former interns. It will facilitate the design and implementation of alumni-led projects advancing civic education, democratic participation, and legislative engagement—particularly among young people and marginalised groups.
Since its inception in 2013, the PLAC Legislative Internship Programme has equipped young Nigerians with the knowledge, skills, and exposure needed to engage effectively with legislative processes. With over 300 alumni spread across the country, there is a growing need to sustain this momentum by providing continued support that fosters deeper engagement in governance, professional growth, and collaboration. With alumni now working across sectors—from public service to civil society, the private sector, and academia—there is a strong opportunity to amplify the programme’s impact by investing in innovative post-internship initiatives of members of its alumni.
Many alumni members have shared ideas for community projects, awareness or advocacy campaigns, but lack strong networks, funding, or institutional backing to move forward. This initiative proposes to address this gap by:
- Encouraging alumni-led innovation in legislative and civic engagement;
- Providing useful resources and platforms to alumni;
- Facilitating continuous learning and mentorship;
- Promoting practical application of civic and legislative knowledge acquired; and,
- Fostering a spirit of accountability and leadership among alumni.
PLAC will provide small funding support (solely administered by PLAC) to alumni initiatives focused on civic education, policy research, advocacy, or legislative engagement. Each support will fund one-off or short-term projects (1 to 5 months) aligned with identified themes. Participation is open only to graduates or alumni of PLAC’s Legislative Internship Programme (LIP). Proposals for initiatives may be submitted by one person, a group of persons or a cohort working together.
Click here to see detailed call for proposals and submission guidelines:
Click here for budget template (to accompany proposal):
For enquiries, please send an email to: LIPalumni@placng.org
