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By Isaiah Adewole
The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills ahead of a scheduled vote in plenary on Thursday, June 11 as part of the ongoing constitutional review process.
The bills, prepared by the House Committee on Constitution Review, are the product of months of legislative work and extensive consultations with stakeholders across the country.
According to a statement released by the House spokesperson, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the proposed amendments cover key areas such as electoral reforms, judicial reforms, security and policing, local government administration, inclusive governance and citizenship, legislature, devolution of powers, human rights, fiscal reforms, human rights, strength ng of instructions, traditional institutions, and the creation of states and local governments.
Rotimi said the review process involved zonal and national public hearings, consultative meetings, expert sessions, and town hall engagements across the six geopolitical zones to ensure broad public participation.
He added that a major highlight of the amendment package is the proposed constitutional framework for the establishment of state police, a reform that has generated considerable public debate and interest.
The proposal seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s security system by creating an additional layer of policing while providing constitutional safeguards, operational guidelines, oversight mechanisms, and a clear delineation of responsibilities between federal and state policing authorities.
Speaking on the release of the final draft, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said the development represents an important step in the country’s constitutional reform journey.
”The release of the final print of these Constitution Alteration Bills reflects the extensive consultations, careful scrutiny, and bipartisan collaboration that have characterised this reform process,” Kalu said.
He added that, “These proposals embody the aspirations, concerns, and recommendations expressed by Nigerians from all walks of life.”
Highlighting the significance of the state police proposal, Kalu noted, “Of particular significance is the proposal on State Police, which responds to longstanding calls for a more effective and decentralised policing framework capable of addressing emerging security challenges across the federation.”
”As the House prepares to vote,” he continued, “we remain guided by our constitutional responsibility to strengthen democratic governance, deepen federalism, promote inclusion, enhance security, and build institutions capable of meeting the demands of a modern and prosperous nation.”
The House is expected to debate and vote on the amendment bills during Thursday’s plenary session, subject to the attainment of the constitutionally required quorum. Should the quorum not be met, consideration of the bills will be deferred to the next legislative day in accordance with the Constitution and the Standing Orders of the House.
The House said it remains committed to an open, inclusive, and transparent constitution review process aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, promoting national unity, improving governance outcomes, and responding to the evolving needs and aspirations of Nigerians.
The final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills has been made available to the public ahead of the anticipated parliamentary vote.
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