New Book Analyzes Nigeria's Legislative Impact on Democracy

Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo's new book offers an extensive analysis of Nigeria's legislature, emphasizing its role in strengthening democratic governance. It examines the budget process, legislative oversight, and the constitutional responsibilities of the National Assembly.

The book chronicles the contributions of former Senate Presidents, including Evan Enwerem, Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, and Anyim Pius Anyim, and highlights the legislative scrutiny of executive nominations. It also explores the relationship between the legislature and the media, detailing how public perception of parliamentary activities is shaped.

The book is based on extensive research and combines constitutional and statutory analysis with comparative legislative studies. It traces the evolution of Nigeria's legislative institutions from the pre-colonial era through the colonial period, the first republic, military rule, and the current presidential system.

A dedicated chapter assesses the effectiveness of legislative oversight and identifies institutional weaknesses, using case studies of major legislative investigations.