The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) held a reflection session for the Legislative Internship Programme Alumni Support Initiative (ASI), bringing together alumni project implementers, PLAC staff, members of the 2026 Legislative Internship Programme and the EU-SDGN Monitoring and Evaluation team.

The session provided a platform for participants to reflect on the implementation and impact of alumni-led projects, share experiences and lessons learned, and identify recommendations for strengthening future editions of the Alumni Support Initiative.

Reflecting on Alumni-Led Projects

Welcome remarks were delivered by Nkiru Uzodi, Programme Manager, Gender and Legislative Issues at PLAC, who welcomed participants and encouraged alumni to engage openly throughout the session.

She emphasised the value of alumni experiences, lessons and recommendations in improving the design and implementation of future Alumni Support Initiatives.

Ifeoma Anyiloibi, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at PLAC, presented an overview of the eight alumni-led projects supported under the Alumni Support Initiative. Her presentation highlighted key achievements, emerging outcomes and lessons from the implementation of the projects.

The presentation was followed by a discussion session where alumni project implementers reflected on their experiences, sharing key achievements, challenges encountered and lessons learned during the implementation of their respective projects.

Peer Learning and Institutional Reflection

The session continued with a peer learning and institutional reflection involving alumni, PLAC staff and the EU-SDGN M&E team.

Participants reflected on what worked well and identified areas requiring improvement, with discussions focusing on project design, implementation support, reporting and sustainability.

The exchange provided an opportunity for stakeholders to develop practical recommendations aimed at strengthening the effectiveness and sustainability of future Alumni Support Initiatives.

Alumni–Intern Exchange

A key highlight of the session was the Alumni–Intern Exchange, which brought together alumni and members of the 2026 PLAC Legislative Internship Programme to reflect on how the internship experience can be transformed into lasting civic and professional impact.

Alumni shared insights from their journeys after completing the Programme and encouraged the current cohort to maximise the skills, networks and opportunities gained through the Legislative Internship Programme.

The exchange also highlighted the importance of continued engagement among PLAC alumni and current interns in sustaining the connections and impact of the Programme beyond the internship period.

Sustaining the PLAC Alumni Community

The session concluded with closing remarks by Lara Akinyeye, Deputy Executive Director of PLAC, who encouraged alumni to continue building on the relationships, knowledge and experiences gained through the Legislative Internship Programme.

The reflection session reinforced PLAC’s commitment to supporting its alumni beyond the internship and creating opportunities for continued learning, collaboration and civic engagement. It also provided valuable insights for strengthening the Alumni Support Initiative and ensuring that alumni-led interventions continue to contribute meaningfully to democratic governance and civic development.