– Event to Consolidate Citizens’ Voices Ahead of Voting on Constitution Review Bills
Abuja, FCT | Friday, September 19, 2025 – The House of Representatives invites Nigerians and stakeholders to actively participate in its rescheduled National Public Hearing, a vital step in the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).
Originally postponed in observance of the national mourning for former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, the hearing will now hold as follows:
Date:
Monday, September 22, 2025
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Venue:
Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, FCT
This national forum will consolidate citizens’ contributions ahead of legislative voting on the Constitution Review Bills. It demonstrates the House’s commitment to inclusive and participatory governance, ensuring that Nigerians have a direct platform to shape constitutional reforms. The hearing follows extensive consultations across the six geopolitical zones in July 2025, where public hearings were held in 12 designated centres nationwide.
To aid participation, citizens are encouraged to review the Compendium of 86 Constitution Review Bills, available at bit.ly/HCCRCompendium, which provides explanatory memoranda and detailed notes to guide contributions.
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review (HCCR), Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR, said:
“This Constitution belongs to all Nigerians, and its review must reflect the aspirations of our people. I urge citizens and stakeholders to participate fully in the National Public Hearing and make their voices count, because only through your contributions can we achieve a truly participatory and people-driven constitutional review.”
The 10th House of Representatives reaffirms its commitment to a transparent and credible review process that reflects the collective will and aspirations of Nigerians.
For enquiries, please contact: Wali Baba Shehu, Clerk of the Committee on 08069232381.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
Spokesman, House of Representatives
