Institute for Legislative Studies
List of ILS Academic Staff
| S/N | Name | Status | Qualification | Research Interest |
| 1 | I. Imam | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok) BL (Abuja), LLM(OAU Ife) Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative studies, Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, |
| 2 | W.O. Egbewole | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Electoral Matter and Judiciary, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Public International law, |
| 3 | A. A. Oba | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Legal System, Legal Pluralism, Comparative Law and Human Rights Law |
| 4 | M. A. Etudaiye | Professor | LL.B (ABU, Zaria); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legal System, Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, International Law |
| 5 | F. A. Aremu | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc. (UDU, Sokoto); Ph.D. (Beppu-shi-Japan) | Legislative Studies, Policy Studies. International Relations |
| 6 | E.O. Ojo | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Comparative Studies, Federalism, Electoral Studies |
| 7 | O. Y. Abdul-Hamid | Professor | LL.B (OAU, Ile-Ife); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Company Law and Corporate Governance |
| 8 | A. J. Omede | Professor | B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos) | Strategic/Security Studies, Political Economy, Peace and Women Studies |
| 9 | H. O. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Ed. (Ilorin) LLB (Jos); BL (Lagos) LLM, PhD,/MPhil, Ph.D. (OAU Ife) | Environmental Law |
| 10 | A. O. Sambo | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Constitutional Law, Human Rights Law |
| 11 | Abdulkadir B. A. | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Kuala Lumpur) | Environmental Rights, Legislative Studies, Administrative Law |
| 12 | A. C. Onuora-Oguno | Professor | LL.B (Ilorin); BL (Lagos); LL.M., LLD (Pretoria) | Legal System, International Law, Human Rights Law |
| 13 | R. O Yusuf | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc, Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Sociology |
| 14 | Azizat O. Amoloye-Adebayo | Professor | LL.B. (UDU, Sokoto); BL (Lagos); LL.M. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Nottingham) | Human Rights |
| 15 | A. R. Bakare | SL | B.Sc. (Ilorin), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Legislative Studies, Electoral Studies, Comparative Politics |
| 15 | M.K. Adebayo | Professor | LL. B (UNIMAID); BL (Lagos); LL.M., Ph.D. (Jos) | Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Reproductive Health Rights, Family Law, |
| 16 | Nimah M Abdulraheem | Professor | LL.B (BUK, Kano); BL (Lagos); LL.M (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Gender Rights Law |
| 17 | O. M. Adebiyi | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc.; M.Sc.; Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Election and Electoral studies |
| 18 | A.A. Muhammad | Reader | B.Sc., M.Sc (Ilorin); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria) | Comparative Politics |
| 19 | M A Abdulraheem-Mustapha | Professor | LLB, (UDUSok), BL (Abuja) LLM (OAU), Ph.D (Ilorin | |
| 20 | G. A. Animasawun | Professor | B.A. (Lagos); M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Conflict Management, Neopatrimonialism, State & Nation-Building |
| 21 | G. T. Ijaiya | Professor | B.Sc. (Jos); M.Sc., Ph.D. (UDU, Sokoto) | Development Economic, Distributive Economics |
| 22 | A. J. Edun | Senior Lecturer | B.Sc., M.Sc., MPA, PGDE, Ph.D. | Local Government Studies, Public Administration |
Introduction
The subject matter of Legislative Studies involves the understanding of the origin, nature and modus operandi of the legislature as integral and peculiar arm of government in a democratic setting. The Legislative Studies Programme of the University of Ilorin is unique in focus and scope because it provides a blend of theoretical and practical exposure to the intricacies of lawmaking, advocacy and civil society engagement. This is pursued through a constant interaction with relevant local and international players in all aspects of legislative operations and advocacies.
Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is hinged on the indispensability of training and constant interaction of stakeholders in the overall project of democratic consolidation with a conviction that the legislature occupies a strategic role between the citizens and the state which the academia must constantly engage with.
Aim and Objectives
Aim
The Master of Legislative Studies degree aims at developing thinkers and practitioners withadequate theoretical and practical knowledge in all facets of legislative operations, democratic governance, civil society engagement and advocacy.
Objectives
Upon completion of the programme, graduates would have:
Admission Requirements
i. A good honours degree not below Third-Class Division (Law and Political Science) and any discipline other than Law and Political Science obtained from any recognized University
ii. Five (5) O-Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics
iii. Candidates with a PGD in Legislative Studies at credit level pass (i.e. 2.5 or 50% and above)
Duration of the Programme
The programme shall be a minimum of 12 months for full-time studentship and 24 months for part-time studentship.
Detailed course Description
LEG 801 Fundamental Principles of Legislative Studies 2 Credits
Functions of the legislature; Separation of powers; National Assembly in Nigeria’s foreign policy; Executive/Legislature relations in different democratic dispensations; The process of how bills become laws; Typology of the legislature30h (T); C
LEG 802 Administrative Law 2 Credits
Nature, scope and sources of administrative law; Sources of powers of administrative agencies; Relationship between administrative law, rule of law and separation of powers; Delegation powers; Discretionary powers; Delegated Legislation. Administrative adjudication; Judicial Review of administrative action.30h (T); C
LEG 803 Constitutional Law 2 Credits
Definition and sources of constitutional law; Separation of powers; Rule of law and constitutional history of Nigeria from advent of British rule till date; The Military and Constitutional Law making in Nigeria; Supremacy of the Constitution; Legislative, Judicial and Executive powers.30h (T); C
LEG 804 Legislature and Budgeting 2 Credits
Background issues in appropriation; constitutional powers of the legislature in appropriation; Stages in budget preparation; Politics of budget and appropriation; Distributive politics and the legislature; Contentious issues in appropriation; Taxation and government expenditure;Logrolling30h (T); C
LEG 805 Nigerian Legal System 2 Credits
The idea of legal system; Sources of Nigerian law; internal conflicts; The role of the judiciary; Court system.30h (T); C
LEG 806 Legislative Operations 2 Credits
Constitutional foundation of legislative powers; Oversight responsibility; Public hearings; committee proceedings; Floor rules and procedures; Filibuster; Voting procedure; Debates and resolutions; Bill passage; Authorization processes and procedures; Case studies30h (T); E
LEG 807 Nigerian Government and Politics 2 Credits
Pre-colonial political systems; Evolution of the Nigerian state; Northern and Southern Protectorates; Amalgamation of 1914; Constitutional Developments; Nationalism and Nationalist movements; Party politics in colonial era and immediate post-colonial era30h (T); C
LEG 808 Sociology of Law 2 Credits
Introduction to legal sociology; Classical sociological approaches to law and legal change; Interactions between individuals and the legal system, with a particular emphasis on courtroom actors, such as, lawyers, judges, witnesses etc.; The impact of law on social change, with specific emphasis on the civil rights movement.30h (T); E
LEG 809 Comparative Legislatures 2 Credits
Approaches in comparative legislatures; Basis for comparing legislatures; Spatial and temporal comparisons; Models of legislature (American, British, French, Russian, etc); unicameralism vsbi-cameralism;30h (T); C
LEG 810 Politics and Mass Media 2 Credits
Survey of the role of Mass Communication media, including the print and electronic media; Influence of the mass media on the conduct of political campaigns; Mass media and national integration; Public opinion and election in Nigeria; Relationship between the media and the state.30h (T); E
LEG 811 Constituency Management 2 Credits
Defining and mapping constituency relations; Themes in constituency management; strategies for effective constituency management; Indicators of effective representation and constituency relations; Case studies30h (T); E
LEG 812 Lobbying, Civil Society and Advocacy 2 Credits
Principles and practice of lobbying; Perspectives on lobbying; Special interest and lobbying; Civil society and the legislature; legislature and social issues; Case studies30h (T); E
LEG 813 Evolution & Development of Nigeria National Assembly 2 Credits
Evolution and development of Nigeria’s National Assembly from colonial to post-colonial state; Functions of federal and state house of assembly.30h (T); E
LEG 814 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits
Graduate seminars based on each student’s area of academic interest shall be between 5000 to6000 words with specific scholarly and policy-recommendations.45h (P); C
LEG 815 Law- making Processes in Nigeria 2 Credits
How bills become laws in Nigeria. Stages of passing bills: initiation stage, reading of the bill and final stage of passing the bill into law up to assent by either the Governor or President.30h (T); E
LEG 816 Distinguished Personality Lecture 1 Credit
Seasoned legislators (serving or former)/technocrats/ shall be invited to deliver Distinguished Personality Lectures on specific theme(s) based on practical field experience in legislative practice. The lecture shall be interactive and students would be required to write analytical report on the basis of the cases cited in the lecture. It is also an opportunity for students and faculty to interact with actors whose experience have shaped occurrences in the polity in relations to legislative activities.45h (P); C
LEG 817 Legal Writing and Drafting 2 Credits
Principles of legal drafting; bill preparation and textual development; Steps and procedures in legal writing and bill drafting; Case studies30h (T); E
LEG 819 Parliament & Oversight Function 2 Credits
Anti-corruption crusade from the colonial to post-colonial state; Role of the parliament in war against corruption; internal war against corruption within the parliament.30h (T); E
LEG 821 State and the Economy in Nigeria 2 Credits
Role of government in the management of modern economy with special reference to Nigeria and other African countries; Relationship between government and private enterprises; Government intervention, policy statements and legislations; Investment in public sector, industrialization policy and private investment; Role of foreign capital, aid, technology and expertise in the domestic economy; Regulated and deregulated economy.30h (T); E
LEG 823 Legislature and Conflict Management 2 Credits
Causes of conflict; Types of conflict; Conflict analysis. Escalation and de-escalation of conflict; Conflict handling styles; Approaches to conflict management; Peace building measures; Post conflict measures.30h (T); E
DLS 718 Field Trip (Case Focus) 1 Credit
Trips to relevant parliaments in and out of the country for interactions and observations of legislative processes stakeholders and key actors in parliamentary operations 45h (P); C
LEG 825 Research Methodology 3 Credits
Background issues in research methods (meaning, types, relevance, limitations, etc.); Research designs: meaning, relevance, limitations; Qualitative methods: meaning, data collection and analysis; Quantitative Methods: meaning, data collection and analysis; Research proposal; Survey research; Sample and sampling techniques; Research report writing45h (T); C
LEG 899 Research Projects 6 Credits
Well-grounded researchers in any of the thematic areas of research focus in the Department. This must be largely empirical and field-based.270h (P); C
Graduation Requirements
For the award of Masters Degree in Legislative Studies, a candidate must have passed a total of 33 Credits comprising 27 compulsory courses and 6 elective courses. Core Courses 27 Credits; Elective Courses 6 Credits- Total 33 Credits
Summary
Core Courses: LEG 801(2), 802(2), 8003(2), LEG 804(2), 805(2), 807(2), 809(2) 814(2),816(1), 818(1), 825(3), 899(6) = 27 Credits
Elective Courses: At least 6 Credits (4 credits in first semester, 2 credit in second semester) from the following: LEG 806(2), 808(2), 810(2), 811(2), 812(2), 813 (2),815(2), 817(2), 819(2), 821 (2), 823 (2)= 6 Credits
Total = 33 Credit
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