The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has explained the rationale behind the Federal Government’s decision to embark on a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s federal laws.
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Speaking on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the second retreat of the Committee on the Review, Revision, and Consolidation of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN), Fagbemi said the exercise aims to “modernize, consolidate, and harmonize Nigeria’s body of federal statutes.”
He emphasized that the fundamental purpose of law is to regulate human behavior, protect lives, and safeguard property, adding that reforms are essential to ensure legal frameworks remain relevant and effective.
According to the AGF, the committee has made significant progress since its inauguration, and the Federal Ministry of Justice has taken deliberate steps to ensure the assignment is executed efficiently.
“This second retreat is a strategic consolidation of our national law reform efforts. It provides an invaluable opportunity to:
- Review progress made since the first phase;
- Address any technical or structural challenges encountered during the collation process;
- Harmonize outputs across working groups; and
- Set the tone for the final stages of this important project.”
He noted that the next phase will involve editing, proofreading, collation, and eventual printing of the revised statutes.
“It is my firm belief that these final stages will be handled with even greater commitment, with the continued support of stakeholders and development partners,” Fagbemi added.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Committee and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ekiti State, Olawale Fapohunda (SAN), announced that the committee has reviewed 697 out of the 737 laws, with just 40 outstanding.
Fapohunda commended the committee members for their dedication, stating that the importance of the assignment has united professionals from diverse backgrounds toward delivering a comprehensive draft by 2025.
“Our approach has been inclusive and consultative. We’ve actively engaged a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), to ensure the revised laws meet public expectations. We remain open and available for further engagement,” he said.
Representing the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme, Toyin Badejogbon underscored the importance of the law review process, calling for broader support.
“Our courts, research institutes, law reform commissions, and citizens need access to updated laws to engage meaningfully. Legislative development is essential for a functional and transparent justice system,” she said.
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