Medical Negligence in Nigeria

Medical Negligence in Nigeria: The Quest for Justice and Regulatory Overhaul, is a seminal exploration of the systemic regulatory breakdown within Nigeria’s healthcare system. Triggered by the heartrending loss of Nkanu Nnamdi—son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie—this book moves beyond grief to demand professional transparency and institutional change.
Written by Ejike Nwafor, a senior legal practitioner with 19 years of experience at the Bar and founder of Ejike Nwafor & Partners LLP, this work provides a comprehensive guide to the legal labyrinth victims must navigate. From the fact-finding mission of the Coroner’s Inquest to the complex burden of proof under the Nigerian Evidence Act, the book exhaustively analyzes civil and criminal liability through landmark cases such as Ojo v Gharoro and the recent State of Lagos v Dr. Orji.
Featuring the “Agbakoba Doctrine”—a bold roadmap for reform advocating for an independent Health Regulatory Authority and specialized medical tribunals—this book serves as both a manual for legal practitioners and a manifesto for national healthcare overhaul. It is an essential resource for anyone committed to justice and patient safety in Nigeria.