The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review will meet with leaders of registered political parties as part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution on Monday.
The committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, has outlined several priority areas for potential amendment, including the creation of state police, devolution of powers, local government autonomy, and the allocation of special seats for women.
In recent weeks, the committee concluded a nationwide consultation tour across the six geopolitical zones, gathering stakeholders’ input to inform the review process. The committee’s final draft of proposed amendments is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by December 2025.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the House spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, the engagement will focus on “priority areas such as special seats for women, judicial and electoral reforms, independent candidacy, local government reforms, state policing, human rights, and justice.”
The statement noted that the session aims to provide political parties with a platform to make submissions, share perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to discussions on the direction of the constitutional reform.
Deputy Speaker Kalu described the meeting as a strategic platform to harness the institutional experience of political parties in shaping the country’s democratic framework.
“Political parties are the engine room of our democracy. Their active participation is essential in achieving constitutional amendments that are inclusive, credible, and reflective of Nigerians’ collective aspirations,” Kalu said.
The statement added that a compendium summarising all bills currently under consideration by the committee has been prepared to facilitate informed deliberations during the engagement.
