Anambra Assembly Reviews Outdated Laws for Modern Relevance

The Anambra State House of Assembly has initiated a review of several state statutes deemed outdated and obsolete, which were enacted during the military era. Speaker Somtochukwu Udez disclosed this information on Thursday during an opening address at a four-day retreat for leadership members of the eighth assembly held in Asaba, Delta State.

Udez emphasized that the statutes, originally derived from military decrees, need to be properly integrated into the democratic legal framework and aligned with international conventions ratified by Nigeria. He identified specific laws related to data protection, community development, and the rights of persons with disabilities as potential candidates for review.

A special committee has already been established to examine these laws and recommend necessary amendments and reforms. The retreat, organized to help lawmakers outline concrete legislative priorities, is expected to guide members on specific laws intended for review and new bills planned within the House.

The exercise aims to strengthen the legislative capacity and improve the oversight functions of the assembly.