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Published on 2024-02-26 12:14:32
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal government has announced the timeline for the delivery of Nigeria’s new constitution. Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the House, revealed this information on Monday, February 26 in Abuja. He mentioned that the president requires more time for approval and assent to the new laws. Kalu emphasized that both the president and the House are committed to ensuring that the new laws reflect the changing needs and desires of the people.
Esther Odili, a journalist at Legit.ng with over two years of experience covering political parties and movements, reported on this development.
During the formal inauguration of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Kalu stated that Nigeria’s new constitution would be ready for presidential assent within the next 24 months. He highlighted the importance of giving President Tinubu sufficient time to review the proposed alterations before signing them into law, especially considering the busy schedule of an election year.
Kalu stressed the significance of constitutional reform in aligning the laws with the country’s evolving needs and aspirations. He also mentioned that the House is awaiting executive-sponsored bill proposals that align with the renewed hope agenda of the president.
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that 60 members of the House of Representatives proposed a bill for the transition from a presidential system to a parliamentary system of government. Led by a lawmaker from Lagos state, the legislators cited reasons such as reducing the cost of government and facilitating robust policy debates as justification for the proposed switch.
The House of Representatives has communicated the expected timeline for the completion of Nigeria’s new constitution. The intention is to allow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ample time to review and approve the proposed changes before they become law. This decision was announced by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the House, during the formal inauguration of the House Committee on Constitution Review.
Kalu emphasized the importance of adapting the laws to reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of the Nigerian people. He also mentioned that the House is looking forward to receiving executive-sponsored bill proposals that align with the president’s renewed hope agenda.
In another development, 60 members of the House of Representatives have proposed a bill to transition from a presidential system to a parliamentary system of government. The lawmakers identified reasons such as reducing the cost of government and promoting robust policy debates as the rationale behind their proposal.
The House of Representatives is taking proactive steps to ensure that Nigeria’s new constitution meets the current needs and aspirations of the people. By allowing President Tinubu the necessary time to review and approve the proposed changes, the government is prioritizing the alignment of the laws with the evolving demands of the society.
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