EXTERNAL LINKAGES
Directorate for Affiliation and Linkages
INTRODUCTION
The quest of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies for symbiotic
relationship with national and international publics and for improvement in its service
delivery by means of enhanced skills acquisition by faculty, other staff and students;
the expansion of her revenue base and better global recognition of her activities
through their internationalisation impelled the creation of the External Linkages
Directorate as a unit of the Editorial and External Linkages Department of the
Institute in 2012.
MANDATES OF THE DIRECTORATE
The External Linkages Directorate was established to provide a platform to seek,
cultivate and administer opportunities for collaboration, affiliation and linkages with
other institutions, agencies, corporate bodies both in the national and international
contexts while facilitating internationalization of the Institute’s activities.
VISION
Our vision is of a Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies widely acknowledged
for innovative deployment of the law and of cutting-edge intellectual input into
governance; to drive teaching, research, and community service that addresses the
sustainable development challenges of the nation and entire humanity through
effective local and international partnerships.
MISSION
Our Mission is to build the Institute’s profile nationally and internationally through
partnering with high profile institutions; contributing to the building of the Institute’s
reputation through strengthened capacity development; conducting research and
community development collaboration; facilitating engagements where the existence
of a formal agreement is required and providing support, advice and assistance to the
academic and administrative units of the Institute to facilitate internationalization in
their respective spheres.
ACTIVITIES
These range from attendance at and holding of seminars, meetings and conferences
(locally and internationally), development of partnership agreements (MOUs) and
project proposals. The Directorate will also facilitate the conduct of scheduled
visitations to affiliate institutions. These would help in raising the institute’s profile
and establish the foundation for future growth.
COMPLAINTS REDRESS MECHANISMS
There are Desk Officers in charge of Affiliation, Collaboration and Linkage issues. In
the event that there is a complaint, the individual/unit reports to the Desk Officer in
the first instance. Issues that cannot be resolved at that level are reported to the Head,
Editorial and External Linkages Department (GSM: 08036614868; Email:
bisi_arewa@rocketmail.com).
Linkages & Collaborations of the Institute with External Bodies
In its quest to effectively deliver its mandate and achieve its objectives, the Institute
shall develop linkages with various external bodies. The linkages would result in
collaborations between the body or bodies and the Institute that aim to facilitate the
achievement of certain objectives. These linkages and collaborations would contribute
tremendously to the development of the Institute and the Institute shall continue to
explore the possibilities available to it in this regard. The following are some of the
linkages that the Institute shall explore for financial assistance and material Support;
faculty and staff exchange and development; sponsorships of Institute’s programmes
and activities; Grants-in-aids; Funding for Distance Learning Programmes; Study
Fellowships and so forth.
LINKAGE
Carnegie corporation, USA; United States Agency for International Development
(USAID); Indiana University; Oxford University; Cambridge University; Institute of
Advanced Legal Studies, London; Howard University, University of London; Ohio
University; University of Wisconsin, British Council, Ford Foundation; Interuniversity council (IUC) London; UNESCO/UNICEF; CIDA and CUSO; National
and International Ministries/Departments of Justice; International Bar Association;
National Bar Associations of Nations; Commonwealth of learning (COL);Ministry of
Education; National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
Bloomsburg University, USA; University of Perdue, USA; USIS; US Consulate;
Towson State University; Christopher Newport College; Morgan State University;
University Of Michigan; The Pan-American Distance Learning Exchange and so
forth.
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The following are the addresses of websites of some organizations that are
known to support institutions in the developing world:
www.carnegie.org
www.usaid.gov
www.indiana.edu
www.ohio.edu
www.wisconsin.edu
www.britishcouncil.org
www.fordfound.org
www.ioe.ac.uk
www.iucea.org
www.unesco.org
www.unicef.org
www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
www.cuso.org
www.fmegovng.org
www.nerc.ac.uk
www. Bloomu.edu
www.Col.org
www.purdue.edu
www.usembassy.state.gov
www.firstgov.gov
www.abuja.usembassy.gov
www.towson.edu
www.cnu.edu
www.harvard.edu
www.morgan.edu
www.umich.edu
The Directorate of external linkages shall also be responsible for carrying out the
following activities:
1. Develop and update a database of the Institutes graduates, its constituent zonal
offices and affiliated Faculties; national and international governmental and nongovernmental organizations; eminent scholars, and resource persons associated
with the Institute;
2. Arrange workshops for students, research scholars and development
Programmes;
3. Coordination with National Internship Programme for hunting talents for the
Institute;
4. Build linkage with national and international Chambers of Commerce & Industry;
Manufacturers Associations; imparting market-driven & need-based short training
courses for graduates and under graduates.
5. Develop institutional framework with National Public Universities, and other
national/international organizations for promotion of co-curricular activities
and inter-university/Institute interaction among the faculty and students;
6. Close coordination with the National volunteer Movements, Ministry of Youth
Affairs to explore opportunities for the young students and to promote the
volunteerism for social development and disaster risk reduction;
7. Arrange financial assistance from government departments and nongovernmental agencies.
8. Liaison with local administration, provincial & Federal Government
Departments and non-governmental organizations for facilitating the academic
and development activities of the Institute.
The Directorate coordinates the Institute’s external relations to enable it maximally
exploit the benefits of local and global partnerships which will contribute to
placing it among the world’s best tertiary Institutions of Advanced Legal Studies.
Consequently, the goal of the External Linkages Directorate is to connect the
Institute to institutions, organizations and communities at various levels as a means
of enriching the Institute’s curricula, promoting research and generating funds.
This determination requires a pragmatic and result-oriented structure than hitherto
available in the Institute which will facilitate linkages and partnerships, to enable
the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies harness the rewards and benefits
of developing academic and industrial linkages and networks with other
educational institutions, funding bodies and other private and public sector
organizations both within and outside Nigeria. In broader terms, the essence, based
on critical review, is to strategically expand the Institute’s global and
communities’ development programmes in order to enhance their impact and
relevance.
The increasing success of democratic governance and the confidence that the
international community continues to demonstrate in Nigeria have combined to
reinforce the belief that international linkages have a crucial role to play in the
sustenance of Higher education.
In future on this site, you will find information on:
 An alumni database which will include the list of honorary graduates
 Database of Friends of the Institute, to be made up of those who, in
particular, have had interaction with the Institute, either as Faculty, staff
or visitor as well as those who may wish to identify with what the
Institute stands for.
 You can presently get a list of grant agencies and Research Sponsors.
 Faculties are advised to henceforth initiate links with external
bodies/agencies in collaboration with the Linkages Directorate in order to
maximally harness the benefits of local and external partnerships.
Dr. Adebisi Arewa
(Head, Editorial & External Linkages Department)