The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a timely, inclusive, and people-centered constitution that reflects the aspirations of all Nigerians.
ROYAL NEWS gathered that, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House, Hon. Philip Agbese, praised Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for bringing intellectual depth, inclusiveness, and vision to the constitution review process. He described Kalu as a “brilliant reformer whose leadership has inspired confidence in the Committee.”
Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State, highlighted the rare level of seriousness, collaboration, and patriotism characterizing the committee’s work. “Our members fully understand the weight of the responsibility we carry on behalf of Nigerians. The robust participation we’ve witnessed from lawmakers, experts, civil society organisations, the diplomatic community, political parties, and citizens alike has been unprecedented,” he said.
He disclosed that the committee has received hundreds of memoranda from stakeholders—including state governments, traditional institutions, and professional bodies—covering critical areas such as devolution of powers, special parliamentary seats for women, state policing, gender equality, and electoral reforms.
Agbese further explained that state, zonal, and national public hearings, along with technical sessions, were structured to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and broad-based input from Nigerians. The next phase, he said, would focus on harmonizing contributions and legislative proposals for a final report to be presented to the House for voting.
“Our goal is to give Nigerians a constitution that truly works for them—a document that deepens democracy, promotes equity, and strengthens national unity,” he emphasised.
Agbese also commended Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for providing institutional backing and described the cooperation between the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly as a key catalyst for progress. “With the kind of leadership and dedication we have seen, Nigerians can be hopeful that this constitution review will not go the way of previous ones. It will leave a lasting legacy,” he assured.
The Committee recently held a national public hearing in Abuja on September 22 and is scheduled to meet political parties on October 6, 2025, as part of its ongoing consultations.
