DESIGNATION OF ENACTMENTS ACT
Act · Governance
An Act provides authority for the official naming and numbering of Acts of the National Assembly, ensuring a consistent system for citing Nigerian legislation. It targets the National Assembly, legal practitioners, and the Federal Ministry of Justice. This establishes a uniform way to designate and cite laws.
DESIGNATION OF ENACTMENTS ACT
What Is This Policy?
An Act providing authority for the official naming and numbering of Acts of the National Assembly, ensuring a consistent and reliable system for citing Nigerian legislation.
Who Does It Target?
The National Assembly and its Clerk Federal Ministry of Justice for law compilation Legal practitioners citing legislation The Law Revision Commission
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Establish a uniform system for designating, numbering, and citing Acts of the National Assembly, facilitating clear reference to Nigerian legislation.
Key Features
Naming System: Prescribes how Acts are officially named including their year and number. Citation: Provides the official short title and citation format for Nigerian Acts. Commencement: Governs when Acts come into force and how commencement is dated. Revision: Provides authority for revising and consolidating laws into the Laws of the Federation of Nigeria.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: All Acts of the National Assembly Beneficiaries: Legal system; legislators; practitioners Funding: Federal Government
How to Access
No public application required — governs legislative practice Application method: Not applicable.
Official Resources
Website: https://www.justice.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Justice / Law Revision Commission
Legal Framework
Enacted under the legislative powers of the National Assembly as the Designation of Enactments Act (Cap D5 LFN 2004). Operates within the framework of the Interpretation Act (Cap I23 LFN 2004), the National Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Act, and the National Library Act (for official records). Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution provides the legislative authority base. Aligns with standard commonwealth law publication and citation conventions.