Senate Begins Nationwide Public Hearings On Constitution Review

The Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has announced plans to organise a comprehensive two-day zonal public hearing in the country’s six geo-political zones.

The hearings, slated for July 4 and 5, are part of an extensive national consultation process aimed at capturing citizens’ voices on critical issues shaping the future of governance in Nigeria.

The committee, chaired by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, said the public hearing which will be held simultaneously in Lagos (South West), Enugu (South East), Ikot Ekpene (South South), Jos (North Central) Maiduguri, (North East) and Kano (North West).

According to a statement issued by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Deputy Senate President and Committee Chairman, Senator Barau I Jibrin, on Sunday, the hearings will be held simultaneously in Lagos (South West), Enugu (South East), Ikot Ekpene (South South), Jos (North Central), Maiduguri (North East), and Kano (North West).

Barau revealed that the committee will entertain over 50 proposals addressing a wide range of national concerns — from local government autonomy to gender representation, state police, judicial timelines, and even the creation of new states.

“This is a critical moment for our democracy. We are calling on all Nigerians to be part of this national dialogue,” Barau said. “The aim is to ensure that the voices of citizens are reflected in the constitution that governs them.”