NASS Commissions Ultra-Modern Newsroom to Deepen Transparency, Strengthen Legislative Communication
The National Assembly of Nigeria on Tuesday commissioned an ultra-modern newsroom aimed at enhancing transparency, strengthening institutional efficiency, and modernizing legislative communication in the country.
Unveiling the facility at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Barrister Kamoru Ogunlana, described the project as a strategic milestone in the ongoing reform agenda of the legislature.
Ogunlana said the newsroom represents more than a structural upgrade, stressing that it reflects a renewed commitment to professionalism, excellence, and improved public engagement.
According to him, the facility is designed to strengthen information management, improve documentation of legislative proceedings, and position the parliament to communicate its activities with greater credibility and openness.
“In an era where communication defines credibility, this facility positions the National Assembly to carry out its responsibilities with professionalism and openness,” he said.
The Clerk noted that under his administration, deliberate efforts have been made to improve service delivery and staff welfare, emphasizing that the workforce remains the backbone of the institution.
He explained that providing modern tools and a conducive working environment would empower staff to perform optimally while enhancing overall institutional output.
Ogunlana further stated that the newsroom forms part of a broader plan to reposition the National Assembly as a centre of national pride and institutional excellence.
He referenced other newly commissioned and ongoing infrastructural projects within the complex as elements of a wider transformation drive.
Highlighting the importance of maintenance culture, Ogunlana recalled a period when the National Assembly Printing Press ranked among the most sophisticated in the country, attracting major government printing contracts.
He, however, lamented its decline due to poor maintenance and called on staff and stakeholders to embrace collective responsibility in preserving public assets.
“Maintenance is not the responsibility of management alone. It is a collective duty. Preserving our facilities means preserving our progress,” he stated.
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Directorate of Research and Information, Dr. Alli Umoru, described the newsroom as a strategic communication hub that would enable real-time monitoring of legislative proceedings, combat misinformation, and strengthen public trust in the legislature.
Umoru added that the facility would serve as a centre for archiving and documentation, as well as a training hub for Information Officers to promote professional development and intellectual engagement.
He noted that the Directorate has played a pivotal role in institutional development through key publications such as the National Assembly Guide and the compilation of historic legislative documents, including presidential budget speeches and stakeholder submissions on major reform bills.
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The commissioning ceremony was attended by senior management staff, legislators, the Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly, the Clerk to the Senate, the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Permanent Secretaries, and Heads of Departments.
Officials described the project as a significant milestone in the modernization of legislative communication, expressing optimism that the facility would enhance the image of the National Assembly and strengthen citizen engagement through accurate, timely, and professional dissemination of information.
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