Access to and Sharing of Benefits of Genetic Resources under Nigerian Law
Author Information
Author: Oludayo G. Amokaye
Position: Professor of Law
Institution: Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Paper Details
Title: Access to and Sharing of Benefits of Genetic Resources under Nigerian Law
Author: Oludayo G. Amokaye
Year: 2012
Subject Area: Intellectual Property Law, Biodiversity Law, Environmental Law
Jurisdiction: Nigeria
Overview
This paper examines legal issues surrounding access to genetic resources in Nigeria and the sharing of benefits derived from their use. The article discusses how Nigerian law regulates genetic resources and evaluates whether existing legal frameworks adequately protect national interests and indigenous communities.
Main Areas Discussed
- Access to genetic resources in Nigeria
- Benefit-sharing mechanisms
- Biodiversity protection
- Traditional knowledge protection
- Intellectual property rights and genetic resources
- Legal and regulatory framework in Nigeria
Key Themes
- Genetic resources and intellectual property
- Biodiversity protection
- Traditional knowledge protection
- Benefit sharing and equitable access
- Nigerian legal framework on genetic resources
About the Article
The article evaluates Nigeria’s legal framework governing access to genetic resources and examines how benefit-sharing mechanisms can be strengthened to protect indigenous knowledge, biodiversity, and national economic interests.
Suggested Citation
Amokaye, Oludayo G.
Access to and Sharing of Benefits of Genetic Resources under Nigerian Law
2012
