CONSTITUTIONAL HEARING REVIEW AT DOME, AKURE

The Constitutional Review at the Dome, Akure, was a significant civic engagement exercise organized as part of Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process. The event brought together government officials, members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, professional bodies, youth groups, women associations, and members of the general public from across Ondo State.

The purpose of the review was to gather citizens’ views and recommendations on proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). Participants deliberated on critical national issues such as restructuring and devolution of powers, state policing and security, electoral reforms, local government autonomy, judicial reforms, resource control, gender inclusion, and the protection of fundamental human rights.

Held at the Dome in Akure, the forum provided an open and inclusive platform where memoranda were presented, opinions were freely expressed, and constructive debates were encouraged. Lawmakers in attendance assured participants that the submissions and resolutions from the session would be carefully documented and transmitted to the National Assembly for consideration during the constitutional amendment process.

Overall, the Constitutional Review at the Dome, Akure, reinforced democratic participation by allowing citizens to directly contribute to shaping the nation’s legal and governance framework, promoting transparency, accountability, and national unity.