Nigerians may soon be able to access federal laws in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba and other indigenous languages as part of new plans by the National Assembly to improve access to legislative information.
The initiative was announced by the Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, during the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Library Week in Abuja on Monday.
Nwawuba said the library was expanding its digital services to make parliamentary documents and legislative materials easier for lawmakers, researchers and members of the public to access.
Beyond translating laws, he said the library was developing a mobile application and a Bills Tracker that would allow Nigerians to follow the progress of proposed legislation.
The library also plans to use infographics, videos and other simplified materials to explain bills, Acts and parliamentary procedures to the public.
Nwawuba said making laws available in local languages would help more Nigerians understand legislation and gain access to information affecting their everyday lives.
He added that the library would organise policy discussions to encourage greater interaction between lawmakers, citizens, researchers and other stakeholders.
The initiative is also expected to help tackle the circulation of fake, outdated or altered parliamentary documents by improving access to authentic legislative records.
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, represented by Senator Osita Ngwu, called on lawmakers to take greater advantage of the library, particularly as misinformation and artificial intelligence continue to shape the information environment.
Similarly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, represented by the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere, emphasised the importance of preserving Nigeria’s legislative records and ensuring that future generations can access them.