President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Legal Practitioners Bill, 2025, to the Nigerian Senate for consideration and passage into law.
The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who read the president’s letter to lawmakers.
In the letter, Tinubu noted that the bill seeks to repeal the Legal Practitioners Act, CAP L11, Laws of the Federation 2004, which has been in place since 1962. He said the proposed legislation provides a modern framework for regulating Nigeria’s legal profession while strengthening disciplinary measures, legal accountability, and professional ethics.
“The Legal Practitioners Bill introduces a transparent regulatory structure for lawyers, addressing both domestic and international demands for legal services,” the president said. He emphasized that the law would protect and promote public interest, enhance the rule of law, improve access to justice, and increase public understanding of legal rights and obligations.
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Following the reading of the letter, Senate President Akpabio referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business for further legislative action, requesting a report back within four weeks.
The Legal Practitioners Bill is expected to modernize Nigeria’s legal framework, ensure greater accountability among legal practitioners, and provide the judiciary and the public with clearer oversight mechanisms. Observers say the bill could significantly strengthen professional ethics and enhance the quality of legal practice nationwide.
With Nigeria’s growing legal sector and increasing international demand for legal services, the proposed law is being hailed as a critical step toward promoting transparency, professionalism, and access to justice across the country.
