Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stressed the need to have a Nigerian Constitution that works for all segments of the society.
Speaking at a retreat of the House Committee on Constitution Review in Enugu State, Kalu who is Chairman of the committee said Nigerians want a Constitution that empowers local governments to deliver services, streamlines electoral justice, strengthens fiscal federalism, guarantees women’s full participation in governance, and enhances accountability at all levels.
He said the convergence in Enugu over the next few days will define the trajectory of Nigeria’s democracy for the next generation.
He maintained that in discharging its responsibilities, the Committee must have a unity of purpose, legislative discipline and national interest as guiding principles, saying that members represent different constituencies, different parties, and different ideologies.
