INTRODUCTION
About us
The Nigerian Law Reform Commission (hereinafter referred to as “the Commission”) was established in July 1979 by the Nigerian Law Reform Commission Act, Cap. N118, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”). The Commission, which is a corporate body, is autonomous, though the Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice is mandated to:
- Provide references particularly in areas of law, which the Government through its policies wishes to be reviewed and reformed.
- Assist in acquiring the necessary funding for its operations.
- Implement the Commission’s reports.
Vision
To transform itself into an efficient machinery for the continuous delivery of quality Law Reform for the Nation.
Vision Statement
To undertake the progressive development and reform of substantive and procedural laws applicable in Nigeria by way of codification, elimination of anomalies or obsolete Laws and general simplification of the law in accordance with general directions issued by the government from time to time.
Our Mission
To adhere strictly to the liberal democratic values contained in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; such as human right, equality, justice, freedom and accountability
Mission Statement
To monitor the Law with view to effecting necessary changes to make the law modern, fair, just efficient and in consonance with the prevailing social and morale values of the Nigerian society and the nations international obligations, through constant research and analysis of the laws and widest public consultation.
Office Structure
Departments and Units
Composition of
Nigerian Law Reform Commission
Hon. Chairman
Professor Dakas C. J. Dakas, SAN
Commissioner
Prof. Larry O. C. Chukwu
Commissioner
Uchenna Eugene Okolocha, Ph.D
Commissioner
Professor Yusuf Mohammad Yusuf
Secretary to the Commission
Mrs. Olusola Adetoro Kayode-Alabi
Phase III, Block J, 4th Floor, C&C Towers
Federal Secretariat Complex,
Central Area, Abuja Nigeria.
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