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To examine the constitutional and statutory framework governing legislative drafting in Nigeria and identify pathways to improve statutory clarity and institutional efficiency.

August 16, 2026Open Access

An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Legislative Drafting in Nigeria: Principles, Practices and Prospects

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POPhD Uchenna Eugene OKOLOCHA VSVictoria Oiza SUBERU

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Doctrinal legal analysis uncovers structural challenges in Nigerian legislative drafting, suggesting reforms in technology, oversight, and plain language standards.

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To examine the constitutional and statutory framework governing legislative drafting in Nigeria and identify pathways to improve statutory clarity and institutional efficiency.
Conducted a doctrinal legal analysis reviewing constitutional foundations under the 1999 Constitution and statutory guidelines such as the Interpretation Act.
Assessed institutional operational practices across bodies including the National Assembly Legal Drafting Department, Federal Ministry of Justice, NILDS, NIALS, and NLRC.
Identified critical systemic deficits in the drafting framework, characterized by inadequate technical capacity, ambiguous statutory language, and inter-agency friction.
Proposed strategic reforms including the establishment of a dedicated supervisory body, institutional recognition of drafting as a distinct legal discipline, and adoption of automated technologies alongside plain-language standards.

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OKOLOCHA et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a817a72f2fb91fc834ae3ec https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21945602

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Doctrinal legal analysis uncovers structural challenges in Nigerian legislative drafting, suggesting reforms in technology, oversight, and plain language standards.

An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Legislative Drafting in Nigeria: Principles, Practices and Prospects

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An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Legislative Drafting in Nigeria: Principles, Practices and Prospects

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