Ex-lawmaker, Sharada, gets PI-SF appointment

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Sha’aban Sharada, has been appointed by the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PI-SF) as its Director for African Parliamentarians Engagement and a member of its Steering Committee.
PI-SF is a global platform chaired by United States Congressman Robert Pittenger which brings together lawmakers, security experts, and policymakers to address critical security and intelligence issues.

Details of the appointment were disclosed in a statement signed by the Forum’s Chairman, Congressman Robert Pittenger, on February 4, 2025.

The statement read: “The Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum (PI-SF), chaired by Congressman Robert Pittenger, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, a renowned Nigerian lawmaker, who was a former President-General of the Network of African Parliamentarians Members for Defense and Security Committees and currently Honorary President of the Network, as Director for African Parliamentarians Engagement and Member of the Steering Committee of the Washington-based Forum.

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“Hon. Sharada’s extensive experience in promoting global security, governance, and international cooperation makes him an ideal candidate for this role.”

According to the statement, as Director, Hon. Sharada, who was the former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence in the 9th Assembly, will focus on enhancing outreach and collaboration with African legislative leaders to address critical security and governance issues.

He will also focus on encouraging greater engagement from African legislators, security officials, and policymakers in PI-SF forums and initiatives.

Pittenger said, “Your active participation and valuable insights have greatly contributed to the success of our initiatives. We look forward to your contributions to our mission and recommend participants to our upcoming conference in Madrid, May 22-23, hosted by Spain Senate President Pedro Rollan Ojeda.”