National Assembly to Translate Laws into Local Languages
The National Assembly has announced plans to translate Nigerian laws into local languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo to improve public access to legislative information. This initiative was disclosed by Henry Nwawuba, Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, during the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Library Week in Abuja.
The three-day event, themed “Parliamentary Memory: Connecting Records, Legislation and the People,” aims to promote legislative research and effective use of the National Assembly Library's resources. Nwawuba emphasized the library's role as a knowledge infrastructure and repository of parliamentary records.
The Trust Fund is investing in electronic repositories and upgrading its E-Library, alongside developing a mobile application for easier access to legislative information. A Bills Tracker is also in development to help users monitor legislative progress.
Nwawuba noted that the translation initiative would help citizens better understand laws affecting their lives and address issues related to misinformation and unauthorized documents. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Osita Ngwu, urged lawmakers to utilize the library more effectively.
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