The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has unveiled a compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration, organized across 13 thematic areas.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said the compilation offers a detailed overview of each proposed amendment—including explanatory notes, bill titles, and summaries.
The areas covered in the reform include Electoral and Judicial Reforms, Legislative Matters, Inclusive Governance, Security and Policing, Devolution of Powers, and Institutional Strengthening. Others are Traditional Institutions, Fiscal Federalism, Citizenship and Indigeneship, Fundamental Human Rights, Local Government Reform, and Creation of States and Local Governments.
Kalu explained that the compendium is intended to foster transparency and public engagement by enabling citizens to understand the proposals, offer feedback, and participate meaningfully in the review process. He announced that zonal public hearings will be held across the country to give Nigerians, civil society groups, professional bodies, and traditional institutions the opportunity to scrutinize and contribute to the bills.
“These hearings are designed to provide an open platform for all stakeholders to engage, clarify, and share insights that will guide lawmakers when voting on the bills,” Kalu said. “It will also ensure those who submitted memoranda receive feedback on how their suggestions were reflected in the amendments.”
The zonal hearings will take place in six centres across the three northern geopolitical zones from July 11 to 13, 2025, and in another six centres across the three southern zones from July 18 to 20, 2025. A National Public Hearing will follow on July 21, 2025.
Kalu urged the public to download the compendium, study the proposed amendments, and contribute to the process.
“I call on all stakeholders and Nigerians at large to actively participate in the public hearings. Your voice is critical to shaping a constitution that reflects the will and needs of the people,” he stated.
