The Chairman of the House of Representatives North West Centre Zone B Sub-Committee on Constitutional Review, Mr. Sada Soli, says the constitution review process belongs to the people and would reflect their hope and aspirations.
He made the disclosure at the North-West Zonal Public Hearing in Sokoto.
He said that Nigerians are the true authors of the nation’s next constitutional chapter.
He urged states in the zone which are Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara, to be bold to speak and shape the future of Nigeria’s democracy.
Mr. Soli also emphasised that the 2025 constitutional review process is the most comprehensive and people-centered in Nigeria’s history.
“This is not just a gathering, it is a national conversation. You are not just observers. You are stakeholders and co-authors of Nigeria’s next constitutional chapter.
“The Committee, inaugurated in February 2024, is currently reviewing 87 priority amendment bills across key areas including judicial reform, electoral transparency, state policing, gender inclusion, fiscal accountability, and local government autonomy, State and local government policing (HB-617) Guaranteed financial autonomy for state judiciary and
Reserved seats for women in government,” he said.
He praised the hospitality of the Sokoto State Government, led by Governor Ahmed Aliyu, and commended Kebbi and Zamfara States for their cooperation.
“This is your moment,” Soli told attendees. “Do not hold back your ideas, criticisms, or aspirations. We are listening.”
He urged the continued public vigilance as the bills move to the National Assembly and eventually to State Houses of Assembly.
“Let us build a Nigeria where justice, equity, and progress are not just ideals, but everyday realities,” he said.
Presenting their recommendations to the committee, the assemblies of the three North-West states, in collaboration with civil society organisations and local government Chairmen , emphasised the urgent need for the creation of additional states.
They argued that the additional states would enable more effective policing and help tackle the persistent insecurity, underdevelopment, and social ills plaguing the region.
They noted that the vast landmass of the North-West makes governance and security enforcement difficult, contributing to the recent surge in insecurity.