Senate to Hold Nationwide Public Hearings on Constitution Review July 4–5

The Senate Committee of Nigeria


The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to hold two-day public hearings across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones on July 4 and 5, 2025.


The hearings are part of a major national consultation to allow Nigerians share their opinions on key issues that will shape the country’s future.


According to a statement by Ismail Mudashir, spokesperson for Senator Barau Jibrin, who chairs the committee and serves as Deputy Senate President, the hearings will take place in:


Lagos (South West)


Enugu (South East)


Ikot Ekpene (South South)


Jos (North Central)


Maiduguri (North East)


Kano (North West)



Senator Barau urged Nigerians to actively participate, describing the exercise as a crucial step in strengthening democracy.


> “This is a critical moment. We want every Nigerian’s voice to be heard in shaping a Constitution that truly reflects the people’s will,” he said.





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What’s Up for Discussion?


Over 50 proposals will be reviewed, including:


🏛️ Local Government Autonomy


Proposals to grant full independence to Nigeria’s 774 local governments.


One bill aims to officially recognize local councils as a third tier of government.


Another bill proposes an independent electoral body for local council elections.



🚓 Security Reforms


Creation of state police and state security councils to address rising insecurity through local strategies.



💰 Budget and Fiscal Management


Six bills target improved financial governance, including:


Setting deadlines for budget submissions by governors and the president.


Strengthening the powers of the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission.




🌍 Creation of New States


A total of 31 requests for new states have been submitted, with seven from the North East alone.



👩‍⚖️ Judicial Reforms


Over 20 bills aim to speed up justice delivery and expand the powers of election tribunals.



👩 Gender Representation


A proposed bill would reserve special seats for women in the National and State Assemblies.



🗳️ Other Major Issues Include:


Voting rights for Nigerians in the diaspora.


Allowing independent candidates to contest elections.


Recognition of traditional rulers through the formation of national, state, and local councils.




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Senator Barau concluded by encouraging citizens not to sit back but to take ownership of the process:


> “This is more than just legal work—it’s a democratic journey. Your voice matters. This is your chance to be heard.”


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