Ebonyi State welcomed distinguished leaders, legal experts, and patriots for the 3rd Retreat of the Committee for the Review of the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, with Governor Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru declaring the session open. The retreat, held in Ebonyi, brings together officials tasked with reviewing, consolidating, and modernizing the nation’s legal framework to meet contemporary challenges.
Governor Nwifuru highlighted the need for laws that reflect Nigeria’s technological, economic, and constitutional transformations since the last consolidation in 2004. He emphasized that outdated or incoherent statutes hinder progress and justice, and that this retreat provides an opportunity to craft a legal framework that protects citizen rights, fosters investment, and strengthens democracy.
He commended the Committee for its diligence, noting the contributions of 14 Technical Working Groups and the strategic study tour to LexisNexis in South Africa, which allowed participants to benchmark against international standards. The Governor praised Ebonyi State’s own governance reforms, aligning them with national and global standards, and underscored the importance of sustainable development linked to the rule of law.
By hosting the retreat, Ebonyi is positioning itself as a key partner in shaping the future of justice and legal clarity in Nigeria. The Governor stressed that every amendment, consolidation, and removal of obsolete provisions will have lasting effects on investor confidence, citizen trust, and the nation’s democratic integrity. He called on participants to deliberate with foresight, courage, and inclusivity, reminding them that their work will impact generations to come.
The retreat represents a crucial step in modernizing Nigeria’s legal landscape. Beyond technical consolidation, it is a nation-building exercise, aimed at creating enforceable, coherent, and forward-looking laws that ensure justice is accessible to all, economic activity is encouraged, and democracy is strengthened. Ebonyi’s hosting of the event also signals the state’s growing role in national discourse on governance and legal reform.
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