Constitution Review Will Guarantee Just, United Federation

Constitution Review Will Guarantee Just, United Federation

July 04, (THEWILL) — Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed optimism that the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly will pave the way for a more just, united, and forward-looking federation. Akpabio made this known on Friday while declaring open the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999

Akpabio Asserts Constitutional Review Will Ensure a Just Federation

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has championed an ongoing constitutional review as a pathway to guaranteeing a just and equitable federation, addressing Nigeria’s deep-seated regional disparities. Speaking at a plenary session on July 3, 2025, Akpabio outlined plans to amend the 1999 Constitution, focusing on devolution of powers, resource control, and state police, which he believes will resolve conflicts fueling 10,217 insecurity deaths sinc…

Constitution review: Lagos urges recognition of 37 LCDAs

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has urged the Senate committee reviewing the 1999 Constitution to recognise the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created in 2003. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, on Friday in Lagos. Freedomonline reports that the public hearing provides […] The post Constitution review: Lagos urges recognition of 37 LCDAs appeared first on Fr…