The Anambra State Law Revision Committee has submitted its long-awaited report to the state government, marking a significant step toward modernizing the state’s legal framework. The report was formally handed over to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Ifemeje, in Awka after over two years of extensive work.
The committee, established by former Governor Willie Obiano, was initially tasked with completing the revision within six months. The goal was to ensure that the legal system becomes more accessible and relevant to the public.
Speaking at the submission ceremony, Commissioner Ifemeje hailed the development as a landmark achievement for the state’s justice sector. She noted that many of Anambra’s laws had become outdated and required alignment with contemporary realities. This revision, she explained, aligns with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s agenda for expeditious and effective justice delivery.
Commissioner Ifemeje also disclosed plans to present the revised laws to Governor Soludo for onward transmission to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The legislature’s “blanket approval” will pave the way for the updated laws to become enforceable. Additionally, efforts are underway to make Anambra’s laws accessible online, ensuring easier access for legal practitioners and the public.
Justice Ijem Onwuamaegwu, Chairman of the Law Revision Committee, was represented at the event by committee member and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ifeanyi Obiakor. He explained that the extensive nature of the work, which involved reviewing about 300 laws, extended the committee’s timeline. However, he assured stakeholders that the updated legal framework would position Anambra State as a model for modern legal systems once approved.
The report’s submission is expected to bring renewed energy to the state’s justice system, addressing gaps created by obsolete laws and fostering a more efficient legal environment.
