The 36 state governors, along with the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Committee on the Review of the Constitution, Benjamin Kalu, have pledged commitment to strengthening the 1999 Constitution.

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Governors, lawmakers commit to constitutional amendment, education reforms

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The 36 state governors of Nigeria have pledged their full support for the National Assembly’s (NASS) ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, highlighting their commitment to fostering collaboration with lawmakers to achieve sweeping reforms. At a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held in Abuja on Wednesday night, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review,…

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Governors finalise position on NASS constitution review process

In a key meeting on constitutional amendments, 36 state governors and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu committed to strengthening Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution.

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36 governors meet national assembly leaders, reasons emerge

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised the importance of engaging governors early in the constitutional review process to prevent potential roadblocks at the state level. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, disclosed this to journalists after briefing governors on the ongoing constitution amendment exercise during the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) meeting on Wed…

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Constitution Review: NASS Seeks Govs' Input To Avoid Obstacles At State Assemblies

…Mum On Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills The 36 state governors met with the leadership of the House of Representatives in Abuja late Wednesday night to discuss gray areas slated for the upcoming constitution review. The House of Representatives team, led by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed that no fewer than 161 clauses have been identified for possible review. The meeting, however, did not discuss the Tax Reform Bills which have continued…

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Governors, Reps, Parley On Constitution Review

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged its support for the ongoing amendment of the country’s constitution.  The forum, under the leadership of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, made the commitment in a communiqué issued at the end of its 7th physical meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja. Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who read the communiqué, said that the governors discussed national issues, including constitutional amendments.  He …

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Governors’ Forum pledges support for constitutional amendment

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged its support for the ongoing amendment of the country’s constitution. The forum, under The post Governors pledge support for constitutional amendment appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

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Governors pledge support for constitutional amendment — National Accord Newspaper

Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the House Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received proposals for amendments in approximately 161 areas. Mr Kalu stated this in an interview with newsmen shortly after his presentation with state governors at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, meeting in Abuja. Mr Kalu, […] The post We’ve received 161 areas for constitutional amendment – Kalu appeared first on Da…

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We’ve received 161 areas for constitutional amendment – Kalu — Daily Nigerian

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has disclosed that the National Assembly is considering amendments to 161 areas in the 1999 constitution in the ongoing review. Briefing newsmen after a closed-door session with governors of the 36 states of the federation during their meeting which started on Wednesday night and ran into the early hours of Thursday in Abuja, Kalu said governors are critical stakeholders in the proce…

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N/Assembly to amend 161 areas in 1999 constitution - Kalu - Daily Trust

The governors of the 36 states of the federation have
deliberated on constitution amendment and stamp duty.   They met in Abuja on Wednesday to discuss the critical
issues of national importance.   The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin
Kalu, briefed the governors on how far the parliament has gone on the issue of
constitutional amendment.   According to him, the House received 40 bills regarding the
review and amendment of…

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