A Critical Analysis of the Efficacy of Criminal Law in Product Liability in Nigeria

Authors

  • Gaga Wilson Ekakitie College of Law, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Efficacy, criminal law, product, liability

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to critically examine how criminal law has helped to protect the Nigerian
Consumer under product liability. But before treating this topic, I will briefly trace the origin and
development of product liability in Nigeria, define what a product is, what product liability law is,
what crime is, the essence of criminal law and make an analysis of the various Criminal Laws put
in place to protect consumers in the Nigerian society, examine the various problems associated
with the enforcement of these Laws, showing how effective the Laws have been with useful
recommendations.

Author Biography

Gaga Wilson Ekakitie, College of Law, Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.

Dr. Gaga Wilson Ekakitie Ph.D, Lecturer, Department of Jurisprudent and International Law, College of Law,
Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Published

2023-11-07

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW

Section

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