The Nigerian Senate has taken the crucial step towards reviewing the long-neglected Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), which has not undergone review for nearly twenty years.
This monumental move involves directing its Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters committee to engage with the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation to commence the revision process urgently.
In response to the pressing need for a comprehensive review of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, the Senate acted swiftly by mandating its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters to initiate discussions with the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation. This pivotal decision aims to kickstart the much-needed revision of the LFN, which has remained unchanged for almost two decades.
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The compilation and revision of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria are entrusted to the Attorney General’s office, subject to the approval of the National Assembly through a legislative Act. The motion to address this prolonged lack of revision was sponsored by Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal from Borno Central.
The Senate’s proactive step underscores the gravity of the situation, highlighting the critical necessity of updating and streamlining Nigeria’s legal framework to reflect the current legal landscape and address the growing gaps resulting from the prolonged absence of revisions.
Senator Kaka Shehu Lawal in his lead debate said the last time the Laws of the Federation were revised was in 2004 and it has remained unknown in the law books of the Federation that has lasted for about 20 years and needed to be reviewed and be included in the laws of the Federation.
Senator Shehu Kaka Lawal expressed worry that the continued non revision of the laws of the Federation of Nigeria has not only left numerous statutes out of the compilation but also retained many repealed statutes with attendant confusion and other negative impacts.
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