Support Of Govs Crucial To Success Of Constitutional Review – Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, has emphasised that the support of Nigerian Governors is crucial to the success of the constitutional review process.

Speaking during a courtesy call on Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah at the Government House on the sidelines of the Retreat of the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, Kalu who is the chairman of the Committee
expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Governors Forum for their support and engagement in the ongoing constitution review exercise so far.

He also acknowledged the interest and input of the Conference of Speakers, appealing to them to help fast track the process when the document arrives in their respective States.

Kalu said that the committee has almost concluded the process for the parliament to vote on the alteration bills.

Highlighting the critical issues in the Constitution amendment process, Kalu said that Nigerians want a more functional Constitution that will empower the local governments to deliver services, streamline electoral justice, strengthen fiscal federalism, guarantee women’s full participation in governance, and enhance accountability at all levels.

Earlier In his remarks, Governor Peter Mbah lauded the Deputy Speaker for simplifying the process and making it participatory through the zonal public hearings.

“I want to commend your leadership and diligence over the period of the public hearing. You have come out to demonstrate such commitment in this process and I think for the first time, we are now taking it even to the granular, getting to the details, looking at the clauses, line by line. This is what this retreat is all about. So, I want to thank you and commend you. Welcome to Enugu State”, he said.

PR Oduyemi Odumade