Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau
Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has concluded its public hearings and assured Nigerians that their voices have been heard.
The committee’s Chairman, Deputy Senate President Sen. Jubrin Barau, said that the committee would report back to the Senate and take appropriate steps on all issues raised.
Barau, represented by Senate Leader Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, said, “The whole essence is to ensure that the constitution is not changed without the popular consensus of Nigerians. I want to assure you that something meaningful will also come out of this just like it has been in the past.”
He added that the committee would give quality attention to all issues raised to redefine governance and move the nation forward.
The committee plans to send the final draft of the constitutional amendment to the state Houses of Assembly for ratification before the end of 2025.
Barau highlighted some of the predominant demands, including state creation, state police, electoral and judicial reforms, devolution of power, resource control, special seats for women, and more.
The Deputy Senate President assured that all issues would be given quality attention, saying, “We have heard Nigerians very loud and clear, and we are going to Abuja to file our report and conclude this process.”
The Senate Committee’s report is expected to shape the future of Nigeria’s governance and constitutional framework.
