African Union Development Agency (Domestication) Bill
Bill · Agriculture
A Bill proposes the domestication of Nigeria's obligations under the African Union Development Agency framework to enable its activities within Nigerian law. It targets federal agencies, private sector actors, and civil society organizations involved in development programs. This ensures effective implementation of continental initiatives.
What Is This Policy?
Proposes the domestication of Nigeria's obligations under the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) framework, giving legal force to Nigeria's participation in continental development initiatives and enabling AUDA-NEPAD activities within Nigerian law.
Who Does It Target?
Federal MDAs implementing AUDA-NEPAD programmes in Nigeria Private sector actors in infrastructure, agriculture, and economic integration programmes Civil society and development organisations working on AU development initiatives
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Give domestic legal backing to Nigeria's AUDA-NEPAD commitments and obligations Enable efficient implementation of continental development programmes in Nigeria Align Nigeria's domestic planning with the African Union's Agenda 2063 development framework
Key Features
Legal Domestication: Transforms Nigeria's AUDA-NEPAD treaty obligations into enforceable domestic law Programme Implementation: Legal framework for implementing AUDA-NEPAD infrastructure, agriculture, and ICT programmes Coordination Mechanism: Designated national focal point for AUDA-NEPAD programme coordination Reporting Obligations: Domestic reporting requirements on AUDA-NEPAD implementation progress
Current Status
Under consideration by the National Assembly. The bill to domesticate Nigeria's AUDA-NEPAD obligations has been introduced in the legislature and is awaiting passage.
MDAs and development partners seeking to implement AUDA-NEPAD programmes should liaise with the designated national focal point Official designation as implementing partner for relevant AUDA-NEPAD programme Compliance with AUDA-NEPAD programme guidelines and reporting requirements Application method: Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs – mfa.gov.ng
Important Terms
Nigeria's financial obligations under AUDA-NEPAD are binding upon domestication Implementing agencies must comply with both Nigerian law and AUDA-NEPAD programme requirements
Impact & Metrics
Strengthens Nigeria's engagement with Africa's development agenda, unlocking continental programme funding and infrastructure investment.
Official Resources
Website: mfa.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs This policy summary is for informational purposes. For official and legal details, refer to the cited Act or Bill and official government sources.
Legal Framework
Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), consistent with Nigeria's treaty obligations under the African Union Constitutive Act. The AUDA-NEPAD framework operates under the AU Executive Council Decisions and Summit Declarations. Domestication aligns with the International Organizations (Immunities and Privileges) Act and the ECOWAS Treaty obligations.