About WANSL™

The West African Nations Legislative Summit is a premier platform designed by SAJJ Consulting to bring together the brightest minds and influential leaders across West Africa to engage in meaningful dialogue on the future of democracy, governance, and legislative practices in the region. The summit serves as a hub for collaboration among policymakers, lawmakers, scholars, and civil society organisations, offering a unique space for exchanging ideas, shaping legislative reforms, and fostering democratic values.

With a focus on promoting good governance, transparency, and sustainable development, the summit aims to strengthen the legislative frameworks that guide West African nations. By addressing common challenges and exploring innovative solutions, participants contribute to creating a unified approach toward regional stability, prosperity, and the advancement of democratic ideals.

The West African Nations Legislative Summit not only encourages intellectual discourse but also provides practical strategies for enhancing legislative processes, ensuring that laws reflect the aspirations of the people and contribute to inclusive growth. Through networking, partnerships, and policy recommendations, the summit plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of West African governance and democratic excellence.

Empowerment

Benefits of Pan-African Legislative Ideologies

Pan-African legislative ideologies bring about a transformation in the continent by fostering unity, cooperation, and a shared vision among African nations. They enable the development and implementation of common legal frameworks that address key issues, including human rights, economic growth, and political stability. This transformation paves the way for collective progress, improved governance, and enhanced opportunities for all Africans, ultimately leading to a brighter and more prosperous future for the continent as a whole

Cohesion

Unity and Solidarity

Implementing Pan-African legislative ideologies can foster a sense of unity and solidarity among African nations. When countries share common legal frameworks, it reinforces the notion of a shared destiny and encourages collaborative efforts towards common goals.

Harmony

Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding

Common legal principles can help address border disputes, conflicts, and security challenges. A shared understanding of international law and conflict resolution mechanisms can promote peaceful negotiations and prevent conflicts from escalating

Synergy

Knowledge and Innovation Sharing

A unified legal framework can facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices among African nations. This can lead to innovative solutions for common challenges, such as climate change adaptation, public health crises, and technological advancements

Progressivism

Human Rights and Development

Pan-African legislative ideologies can promote human rights, social justice, and sustainable development. Countries can work together to establish laws that protect citizens' rights, ensure equitable access to resources, and promote inclusive development

Economization

Trade and Economic Integration

Harmonized laws can greatly facilitate intra-African trade and economic integration. A unified legal framework can simplify cross-border transactions, reduce trade barriers, and encourage investments, leading to increased economic growth and job opportunities across the continent

Participants

Parliamentarians across countries in West Africa

Legislators from the Nigerian National Assembly, Ghanaian Parliament, National Assembly of Cameroon amongst other Legislators are expected at the summit.

Legislative advisers

Special Advisers on Legislative matters are expected to accompany their principals to the summit.

Research students of Political Science, Business Law

Students with research interest in subject areas that are relevant to promoting legislative practice across the West African countries are expected at the summit.

Political Advisers to Legislators

Prominent political adivsers and Aides to Legislators are important stakeholders expected at the summit

Advancing Democratic Tenets through Robust Legislative Process in West African Sub-Region.

Venue: Novotel Hotel Excel, London
Date: 4th – 7th December 2024
Time: 10 am Prompt

Cost of participation

1000

Accomodation
Conference Logistics
Feeding

Account Number

16110279

Sort Code

04-06-05

Bank Address

1 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2UT

Delegates Activities

Participants at the summit will be engaged in the following activities

Interactive and engaging sessions facilitated by scholars.
Engagement with Nigerians and other African participants.
Summit dinner

WEST AFRICAN NATIONS LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT