July 13, 2025
House of Reps Mulls 86 Constitutional Amendments, Calls for Public Input
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House of Reps Mulls 86 Constitutional Amendments, Calls for Public Input

House of Reps Mulls 86 Constitutional Amendments, Calls for Public Input

The House of Representatives has announced it is reviewing 86 constitutional amendment bills, covering key national issues from electoral reforms to state creation.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the Constitution Review Committee, urged Nigerians to participate in zonal public hearings and engage with a newly released compendium of the proposals.

He said the bills—sponsored by members across party lines—aim to tackle critical developmental and governance challenges.

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The thematic areas include judicial and legislative reforms, security, devolution of powers, local government autonomy, human rights, fiscal federalism, and the role of traditional institutions.

Deputy Speaker Kalu called on citizens to access the summaries and explanatory notes via www.hccr.gov.ng and contribute meaningfully to the review process.

Public input, he stressed, is vital to shaping a more inclusive and effective constitution.

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