NASS Clerk urges legislative drafting manuals as British lawmakers visit Nigeria

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  • Nigerias National Assembly Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana, has called for the creation of legislative drafting manuals to improve lawmaking in line with global standards
  • During a meeting with a British Parliament delegation in Abuja, he highlighted the importance of learning from the UKs legislative system to strengthen Nigerias democracy.
  • The British delegation, led by Kate Osamor, aimed to support Nigerias Parliament by sharing skills and knowledge, emphasising collaboration to enhance governance and legislative processes

Clerk to National Assembly (CNA) of Nigeria, Barr. Kamoru Ogunlana has advocated for the development of legislative drafting manuals.
Photo credit: NASSSource: UGCWhy the visit by British Parliament delegation is important”As members of the British Parliament, you share a legacy of fostering governance that reflects the will of the people and champion rights and freedoms. We take immense pride in the path we have forged and the collaborative spirit we have nurtured with you over the decades. “Our member-to-member engagements, parliamentary exchanges, and mutual visits have enriched our legislative processes and brought our nations closer together,” Ogunlana said.Ogunlana speaks on Nigeria’s historic relationship with Britain”The principles of parliamentary democracy that we uphold – debate, representation, and accountability – are deeply rooted in the traditions we’ve inherited and adapted over the years,” he added.British delegation speaks on missionKate Osamor said the delegation aimed to strengthen legislative ties and assess Nigerias Parliament to find areas where the UK could offer support.
Photo credit: NASSSource: UGC”I do appreciate that in Westminster we have a huge team of Clerks and that’s not the case in Nigeria. It doesn’t mean that you can’t be as mighty as we are. So that’s why we have people here to support the work that you’re doing, learn from what you have already done, and make sure that whatever goes forward in the House is fit for purpose, she said.Clerk appointment: Lawmakers urged to halt new bill

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