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Jake Dan-Azumi is a professor of Political Science and Development Studies and the Technical Assistant to the Director General, the National Institute for Legislative & Democratic Studies, Nigeria National Assembly. He has extensive experience in development work focusing on democratic governance and public policy, parliamentary institutional strengthening, research, peace and security, human rights, conflict and peacebuilding, and gender. He previously worked as a Special Assistant to the President of the Senate, Sen. (Dr.) David Mark, GCON, between 2011 and 2014. Jake possesses extensive experience in the design and delivery of parliamentary and democratic support programmes. He holds a Doctorate Degree in International Development from University College London (UCL); an MSc in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University; a BA (First Class, Honours) from the University of Zimbabwe, where he was awarded the Book Prize for the Best Student; and a BA (First Class) from the University of South Africa. His other qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methods from the University of Bradford, UK.

Keywords: Democratic Governance, Parliament, National Development, Diaspora, Civil Society & Parliamentary Engagement