The Legality of Executive Order No. 6, 2018 on Asset Recovery in Nigeria

摘要

The conceptual nature and usage of executive orders in the exercise of presidential or executive powers, especially with regard to Presidential Executive Order No. 6 of 2018, is discussed as a prelude to the consideration of the salient features of Executive Order 6 of 2018, and analysis of the constitutionality and legality of Order No. 6 of 2018, before finally, postulating on the possible impact of the Order on government’s efforts aimed at asset-tracing and recovery from proceeds of crime.