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By David Odama
The senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and a former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong amongst other members of the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution at a Zonal Public Hearing meeting in Jos, the Plateau State reacted on the current Constitution review.
Speaking at the hearing, organized for the North Central zone, designed to have input on the proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, Senator Barau Jibrin—represented by Senate Deputy Majority Leader, Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru—explained that the zonal hearings was designed to bring the constitution review process closer to the grassroots.
He emphasized that the initiative responds to widespread public calls for amendments to the Constitution on matters affecting peace, development, and security across the country.
“These hearings, taking place simultaneously across all six geopolitical zones, are vital for capturing the diverse views of Nigerians,” Senator Ashiru said. He urged participants from Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, and Kwara States to freely express their positions in line with their democratic rights.
Declaring the hearing open, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, commended the Senate for selecting Jos as the venue for the North Central leg of the hearings. He described the city as a historic site where many important national milestones have been initiated.
Earlier, Governor Mutfwang hosted the committee members at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, where he assured them of the state’s hospitality and support for a successful engagement.
Various interest groups and individuals from across the North Central region presented memoranda on wide-ranging constitutional matters. Key issues included enhanced women representation in governance, local government autonomy, creation of new states and local governments, and the establishment of state police, among others
