Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the unwavering commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to reposition the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) as a digitally driven, innovation-focused, and globally recognised centre of excellence by the year 2030. The assurance underscores the Federal Government’s broader agenda to strengthen Nigeria’s strategic thinking capacity, policy formulation processes, and leadership development in an increasingly complex global environment.
Kashim Shettima’s remarks highlight the central role NIPSS is expected to play in shaping evidence-based policies that respond to Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges, security dynamics, and governance reforms. According to the Vice President, the transformation of NIPSS aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises institutional reforms, digital innovation, and human capital development as key drivers of national progress.
The renewed focus on NIPSS also reflects the administration’s recognition of policy institutions as critical engines for sustainable development. By modernising NIPSS and enhancing its global relevance, the Tinubu government aims to ensure that Nigeria remains competitive in strategic research, policy advisory services, and leadership training at both regional and international levels.
Digital Transformation as the Cornerstone of NIPSS Repositioning
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasised that digital transformation will serve as the backbone of the planned reforms at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies. He noted that the integration of advanced digital tools, data analytics, and modern research technologies would significantly enhance the institute’s capacity to deliver timely, relevant, and impactful policy recommendations to government and stakeholders.
The proposed digital shift is expected to modernise NIPSS’s research infrastructure, expand access to global knowledge networks, and facilitate collaboration with leading policy institutes worldwide. By leveraging digital platforms, NIPSS can improve knowledge sharing, virtual learning, and real-time policy simulations, positioning itself as a forward-looking institution capable of addressing 21st-century governance challenges.
Kashim Shettima further stressed that embracing digital innovation would not only improve efficiency but also attract a new generation of policy experts and researchers. This strategic move, he said, would help NIPSS remain relevant in an era where technology increasingly shapes public policy, economic planning, and national security strategies.
Global Recognition and Strategic Relevance by 2030
The Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that the Tinubu administration envisions NIPSS emerging as a globally recognised policy think tank by 2030, with strong international partnerships and a reputation for excellence in strategic studies. He explained that this vision includes benchmarking NIPSS against world-class institutions and adopting global best practices in research, training, and policy engagement.
As part of the long-term plan, the Federal Government intends to strengthen NIPSS’s international collaborations with universities, multilateral organisations, and policy institutes across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Such partnerships are expected to enhance the institute’s research output, global visibility, and influence in shaping policy discourse beyond Nigeria’s borders.
Kashim Shettima concluded that repositioning NIPSS is not merely an institutional upgrade but a strategic national investment. By transforming the institute into a digitally empowered and globally respected centre of excellence, the Tinubu administration aims to deepen Nigeria’s policy capacity, strengthen governance outcomes, and project the country as a thought leader in strategic and policy studies by the end of the decade.
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