The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has said that it will engage the 36 State Governors under the aegis of Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Nigeria Guild of Editors, Conference of Speakers of State Legislature, Chairmen of the 18 Political Parties, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), amongst others, as part of activities for the ongoing review.
The Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu who disclosed this in Abuja during the committee’s meeting in Abuja, also assured that the House will be holding an international legislative dialogue on women on October 28 and zonal public hearings in January.
Delivering his remarks, Hon. Kalu assured that the committee is on track to deliver to Nigerians, a new Constitution by December, 2025, noting that the essence of the engagements is to get the input of various stakeholders and brief them on what the committee is doing.
He said that the Committee in carrying out most of its assignments, will be broken down into subcommittees, which will not be exhaustive as additional members will be included later on to ensure that everyone is carried along.
The Sub-committees members according to thematic areas include: Local Government Matters, “Rt. Hon. Julius Ihonvbere, Hon. Onwuzibe Ginger Obinna, Hon. Aliyu Wakili Boya, Hon. Jimbo Inemesiti Clement, Hon. Ibrahim Tukura Kabir, Hon. Abejide Leke Joseph, Hon. Olawuyi Olatunji Raheem, Hon. Ahmed Idris.
“Judiciary – Hon. Bello Kumo, Hon. Ogene Victor Afamefuna, Hon. Manu Zoro Mansur, Hon. Agbedi Fredrick, Hon. Benson Babajimi Adegoke, Hon. Gbewfi Gaza Jonathan, Hon. Mamudu Abdulahi and Hon. Sada Soli.”
“Electoral Matters – Hon. Ali Abdulahi Ibrahim, Hon. Tarkighir Dickson, Hon. Aliyu Muhktar Betara, Hon. Ofionu Goodwin Odey Ekpo, Hon. Osoba Olumide Babatunde, Hon. Adegboyega Adefarati, Hon. Oke Olubusayo Oluwole and Hon. Abiodun James Faleke.”
“Security Architecture -Hon. Isa Ali JC li. Hon. Pondi Julius, Hon. Chinedu Nweke Ogah, Hon. Akpatason Peter, Hon. Olayide Adedeji Stanley, Hon. Ajang Alfred Iliya, Hon. Bob Solomon, and Hon. Igariwey Iduma Enwo.”
“Gender Issues – Hon. Onanuga Adewunmi Oriyomi, Hon. Rotimi Akintunde Oluwaseun, Hon. Mohammed Audu, Hon. Fatima Talba, Hon. Zainab Gimba, Hon. Princess Miriam Odina, Hon. Akume Regina and Hon. Ogbara Adetola Kafilat.”
“Devolution of Powers and Other Special Matters – Hon. Chinda Kingsley Ogundu, Hon Madaki Aliyu Sanni, Hon. Obed Paul Shehu, Hon. Amadi Akarachi Etinose, Hon. Fulata Abubakar Hassan, Hon. Kabir Amadu, Hon. Mohammed Danjuma Hassan and Hon. Francis Waive.”
“Members of the Committee on Human Rights include: Hon. Ozodinobi George Ibezimako, Hon. Magaji Amos Gwamina, Hon. Yusuf Rabiu, Hon. Mohammed Abubakar Ahmed, Hon. Sunday Cyriacus Omehia, Hon. Ajiya Abdulrahaman and Hon. Dasuki Abdlsamad.”
The Deputy Speaker, thereafter assured that clear actionable recommendations from the women summit holding next week will be taken forward in the constitutional alteration exercise.
He added that the summit will help in building of political will and eliciting of commitments from political leaders and stakeholders.
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