{"id":23154,"date":"2026-06-04T10:58:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/?post_type=events&p=23154"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:58:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:58:26","slug":"day-2-highlights-from-the-plac-2026-legislative-interns-orientation","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/events\/day-2-highlights-from-the-plac-2026-legislative-interns-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"DAY 2: Highlights from the PLAC 2026 Legislative Interns Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The second day transitioned into specialized operational tracks, giving interns the specific administrative toolkit required to navigate their legislative workspace with excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Engine Room of Oversight:<\/strong> Moderated by seasoned AIT journalist Mr. Gbenga Aruleba<\/strong>, a comprehensive lecture by Dr. Innocent Mebiri<\/strong> (Director of Committees, Senate) detailed the intricate structure of National Assembly committees and how oversight investigations are conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From First Reading to Passage:<\/strong> Mr. Idowu Bakare<\/strong>, Deputy Director and Clerk, House Committee on Water Resources, took the interns on a technical, step-by-step masterclass charting a bill’s journey from policy conception to presidential assent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety, Security, and Protocols:<\/strong> To ensure seamless integration within the complex, The Sergeant-at-Arms of the National Assembly<\/strong> briefed the cohort on core protocol, structural layout, emergency routes, and strict professional decorum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alumni Experience Sharing<\/strong>: Former PLAC interns returned to share practical roadmaps. Bridget Abiem<\/strong> and Sylvia Didam<\/strong> facilitated discussions on ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct, while Abubakar Ibrahim Surajo<\/strong> and Joanna Kure<\/strong> coached the new cohort on making the absolute most of the internship timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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