Legal Aid Council Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Legal Aid Council Act and Enact the Legal Aid Council Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Legal Aid Council. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 9 June 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 · referred
Referred to the Committee on Army.
Public Hearing
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Committee Report Laid
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Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (3)
Public engagement
6 published submissions
5 support · 1 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Yakubu E.Osunsupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Mohammed E.Federal Capital Territorysupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Rukayat D.Federal Capital Territorysupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Uche S.Akwa Ibomoppose
The cost implications have not been explained. Where will the money come from?
- Joy N.Federal Capital Territorysupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Temitope M.Tarabasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.