Reps’ Constitution Review Panel Moves to Secure State Buy-in for Amendments - Daily Trust

Reps’ constitution review panel moves to secure state buy-in for amendments - Daily Trust

The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives has launched a series of consultations with governors, speakers of State Assemblies, and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to build a broad consensus around proposed constitutional amendments. Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, disclosed this during a panel meeting at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he unveiled a rev…

Constitution Review: LG Autonomy, Devolution Of Powers Top Priority

ShareThe House of Representatives has reiterated its commitment to granting more autonomy to local governments in Nigeria. Deputy Speaker and chairman of the Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu made the disclosure during a courtesy call on him by the Abiriba Communal Improvement Union (ACIU) Worldwide led by its President-General, Yuccee Uwah in Abuja. Kalu... The post Constitution Review: LG Autonomy, Devolution Of Powers Top Priori…

Constitution review committee engages stakeholders for inclusive process - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

By Mercy Aikoye The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has outlined a comprehensive plan to engage key stakeholders in the ongoing amendment of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. The committee, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, aims to ensure transparency and inclusivity in the review process. A crucial meeting with the Nigerian Governors Forum is scheduled for July 23, 2025, where the committee will present bills currently u…

Constitution Review: Reps’ zonal public hearing kicks off July 11

The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives has scheduled its zonal public hearings to begin on July 11. The hearings will deliberate on the 87 prioritised Bills between July 11 and 20 to gather public views on the amendment process. The committee also stated that it would engage with registered political parties on Monday, July 14, in Abuja and hold a National Public Hearing on Monday, July 21. The public hearings are mean…

Constitution Review: Reps to Engage Governors, State Assembly, Others

By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has unveiled a comprehensive schedule of activities aimed at ensuring the successful passage of key constitutional amendment proposals by the end of December 2025. As part of its inclusive and consultative strategy, the Committee is scheduled to meet with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) on July 23, 2025. The goal is to present updates on the amendment process and see…