President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Prof. Dakas C.J. Dakas as Chairman and Dr. Uchenna Eugene as Commissioner of the Nigeria Law Reforms Commission (NLRC), in a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly before presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
The session began with the administration of the oath of office to the two newly appointed officials, who are expected to drive sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s legal framework, reviewing outdated laws and recommending amendments to reflect the nation’s evolving socio-economic realities.
Prof. Dakas, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, seasoned academic, and former Attorney General of Plateau State, brings decades of legal scholarship and reform advocacy to the role. Dr. Uchenna Eugene, a legal expert with extensive experience in governance and public policy, will serve alongside him as Commissioner, supporting the Commission’s mission to modernize the country’s legal system and align it with global best practices.
Following the swearing-in, the FEC observed a minute’s silence in honour of the late Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, who passed away recently. Ogbeh was remembered for his decades of public service, including his tenure as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his contributions to Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.
The NLRC, established to review, consolidate, and reform existing legislation, is seen as a vital instrument in the Tinubu administration’s broader governance agenda, aimed at strengthening institutions, promoting justice, and ensuring that Nigerian laws are relevant to modern challenges.
Wednesday’s meeting was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and ministers from across the federation, who deliberated on key national policies after the swearing-in ceremony.
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