•The amendments we agree upon will shape Nigeria’s democracy — Kalu
•Says Sate and House stand united in review process
By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, yesterday, said the 36 state governors would be briefed on the outcome of the joint session of the Senate and the House on Constitution Review process Wednesday this week.
Kalu disclosed this during his opening remarks at the 2nd Joint Retreat of the House and Senate Committees on Constitutional Review held yesterday in Abuja.
The Deputy Speaker explained that the legislators are poised to deliver a Constitution that will meet the expectations of the people of Nigeria.
“The amendments we agree upon today will shape Nigeria’s democracy for
generations to come.
“Permit me also to inform this distinguished gathering that, in keeping with our commitment to intergovernmental partnership, all governors of the federation will be formally briefed on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
“The Constitution we seek to refine is the soul of our Republic, the expression of our common destiny, the framework upon which the hopes and dreams of every Nigerian rest.
“Let the work we do here in Abuja reflect our shared commitment to a Nigeria that works for all. Let this retreat produce a clear, achievable roadmap; one that strengthens local governance, enhances gender balance, ensures credible elections, and secures our federation against future instability.
“As the Senate and House stand united in this constitutional review process,
let us leave this hall with the resolve to transform our deliberations into
enduring constitutional milestones.
Kalu, therefore, called on speakers of State Houses of Assembly to rise to the occasion and ensure that every amendment scales through.
AljazirahNigeria recalls that majority of Nigerians are clamouring for either a complete change or a major review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Many have argued that the Constitution was handed down to Nigerians from the military and wears the military clauses and outlook with so many defaults and lacunas. The Nigerian citizens are eagerly waiting for a constitution that will work for all and properly define the roles of every layers of authorities, properly provide the country with a federated system of government as many have argued that the nation answers a federation by mere words as their is nothing to show that the country is a federal system of government.
