Our Vision

To transform itself into an efficient machinery for the continuous delivery of quality Law Reform for the Nation.

Our Mission

To transform itself into an efficient machinery for the continuous delivery of quality Law Reform for the Nation.

Welcome Message

From the Chairman

It is my privilege to welcome you to the official website of the Nigerian Law Reform Commission (NLRC) — the nation’s foremost institution dedicated to the continuous improvement, modernization and harmonization of our laws in line with the needs of a dynamic society.

Nigeria stands today at a defining moment in its constitutional and developmental journey. The legal framework that supports our democracy, shapes our economy, and safeguards the rights and aspirations of our people must evolve with clarity, purpose and vision. This is the mandate of the NLRC — and we are committed to pursuing it with rigour and vigour, renewed energy, innovation, and strategic focus.

At the NLRC, we believe that effective law reform is not merely a technical exercise; it is a national project and developmental imperative. It is a transformative tool that strengthens governance, stimulates economic growth, enhances justice delivery, and deepens public trust in our institutions.

As we embark on a new chapter of institutional revitalization, we invite all Nigerians and other stakeholders in the Nigerian Project to join us on this exciting journey of strategic law reform for national transformation. Through this platform, you will find updates on our ongoing projects, publications, stakeholder consultations, reform proposals, and opportunities to participate in shaping the laws that govern our shared future.

We are committed to transparency, collaboration and evidence-driven reform processes that reflect both global best practices and Nigeria’s unique context. Together, let us build a legal system that is clearer, fairer, more responsive, and more capable of supporting the Nigeria we envision — a peaceful, prosperous, and just society grounded in the rule of law.

We welcome and value your feedback.

Welcome aboard!

Professor Dakas C.J. Dakas, Ph.D, SAN

Chairman, Nigerian Law Reform Commission

Download resources annual reports and other documents

  • FOI Sample Application Hardcopy

  • FOI ACT, 2011

  • Federal Justice Sector Reform Coordinating Committee

  • Data Protection and Privacy Bill

  • National Policy on Justice

  • National Policy on Prosecution