Barring unforeseen circumstances, the amendment to the Nigerian 1999 Constitution will be ready for presidential assent in August 2025 after the voting on the expected issues of concern by the two chambers of the National Assembly. At a press conference by the Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday in Abuja, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu …

The Senate Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has promised to complete the process in 24 months. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Barau Jibrin, said this at the inaugural meeting of the committee on Wednesday in Abuja. “It is important to note that the Committee is not constituted to rewrite the 1999 Constitution but to process proposed amendments …

The House of Representatives has expressed great confidence in the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to deliver on the mandate, as the chairman of, House Committee on Constitution Review. Recently, the House constituted a committee to look into various proposals and agitations for the alterations and amendment of the 1999 constitution, headed by Kalu, with experienced lawmakers as members. …

The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has disclosed that the House received 40 bills regarding the review and amendment of the nation’s Constitution. He added that the House is considering the December 2025 deadline to complete the review and amendment. Kalu, who doubles as the Chairman, Constitution Review Committee, stated this on Wednesday at the maiden meeting …