Overview

The document is a report from the Nigerian 10th Assembly's constitutional review process, presenting 37 prioritised constitution alteration bills as the first batch of amendments. It outlines the journey since February 2024, including extensive consultations with stakeholders such as the judiciary, security sector, governors, speakers, political parties, and civil society, as well as twelve zonal public hearings. Key areas for amendment include electoral reform (e.g., state independent electoral commissions, election petitions, electoral offences commission), judicial reforms, security and policing, local government autonomy (following a Supreme Court ruling), inclusive governance and citizenship, legislature, devolution of powers, human rights, fiscal reforms, strengthening of institutions, traditional institutions, and creation of states and local governments. The report emphasizes transparency, consensus, and the need for a living constitution reflective of Nigeria's diversity and contemporary challenges.

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