The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has secured the backing of Nigerian governors for the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
This followed a productive meeting with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), in Abuja where Kalu who was accompanied by the principal officers of the House revealed that the governors are receptive to the proposed amendments.
The Deputy Speaker, who chaired the Constitution Review Committee of the House, emphasized the vital role of governors as heads of sub-national governments.
He recognized the importance of updating them on parliamentary progress to prepare the State Houses of Assembly for voting on significant issues in the Constitution amendment.
The Deputy Speaker said that this collaborative approach marks a significant departure from previous constitution review processes, stressing that by engaging the governors from the outset, the committee will ensure a more inclusive and successful amendment process.
Kalu who fielded questions from Journalists after his presentation also disclosed that the committee has received approximately 161 areas of concern from the public for evaluation.
He said that the committee will soon embark on working visits to various States and geopolitical zones to ensure a comprehensive input from the people.
