Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has expressed confidence that the Senate will effectively address citizens’ demands and foster a broad national consensus in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.

 

Speaking on Saturday, July 26, during the North West Zonal public hearing on Constitutional Review held in Kano, Senator Jibrin emphasized the Senate’s commitment to responding to public calls for constitutional reforms.

 

He noted that, as a legislative body entrusted with representing the people, the National Assembly bears a critical responsibility in advancing constitutional changes that reflect the evolving needs of the nation.

 

Jibrin revealed that the Constitution Review Committee has so far received hundreds of memoranda covering unresolved national issues that previous amendment efforts failed to address due to the absence of widespread agreement and the changing landscape of governance.

 

Among the proposals submitted were recommendations on electoral reforms, judicial improvements focused on case management, strengthening local government administration, integrating traditional institutions into modern governance, and enhancing the protection of human rights.

 

He called on participants to make open-minded contributions, assuring them that all submissions and perspectives will be carefully considered by the committee.

 

“We have no preconceived positions,” Jibrin stated. “Our work will be guided by best legislative practices, integrity, patriotism, and a commitment to ethical standards.”

 

 

 

He also acknowledged the collaborative spirit between the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the State Houses of Assembly, and called for continued cooperation from the executive and judiciary in upholding the will of the people and the rule of law.

 

The event saw active participation from the governments of Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina States, as well as various civil society organizations, all of whom presented their formal submissions to the committee.