The Senate on Friday commenced the journey for another review and amendment of Nigeria’s Constitution in Kano State, aiming to address critical national issues.

At the opening of a retreat for the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution in Kano, Senators discussed areas in the amended Constitution that require further review.

Declaring the retreat open, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, said the committee is committed to working in synergy with members of the lower chamber and other stakeholders to produce workable recommendations and suggestions for amending the Constitution.

Jibrin, who also serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Review of the Constitution, stated that the committee is determined to achieve meaningful reforms in the best interest of all Nigerians, with far-reaching implications for future generations.

The lawmaker representing Kano North senatorial district said that the retreat presents a unique opportunity for constructive, good-faith dialogue and collective problem-solving among stakeholders.

“As we embark on this critical journey, let us remember the timeless values that make nations great: freedom, equality, and justice. These enduring ideals should guide us through this arduous task.

“As we consider desirable amendments to our Constitution, I urge us to do so with the utmost care and consideration. We must collaborate with our esteemed colleagues in the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review and work with critical stakeholders.

“Our collective success depends on our ability to work together seamlessly, sharing ideas and expertise to develop a report to be submitted to the Senate for further legislative action,” Jibrin added.

Earlier, former President of the Senate, Muhammad Lawal, praised the commitment of the 9th Assembly for the successful passage of 35 amendments, which were signed into law by former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Lawal, however, called for provisions of constitutional responsibility for traditional rulers and women’s empowerment in the ongoing review.

Speaker of the Conference of State Assembly Speakers, who is also the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ogundoyin, commended the early commencement of the constitution review, as opposed to the previous experience, which extended into the electioneering period.

Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin, however, appealed to the National Assembly to expedite the process of transmitting their resolutions to the state assemblies for prompt deliberation.