The Committee says it will examine some of the bills in the past constitution amendment exercises which did not pass and reintroduce them for the benefit of Nigerians.
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege says the Senate Committee on Review of 1999 Constitution will apply ethical standards, best legislative practices, integrity and open mindedness in reviewing the constitution.
According to him, the committee conducted zonal public hearings in 12 locations across the six geo-political zones of the country, where members heard the views of many Nigerians and memoranda submitted. Mr Omo-Agege said the committee had also revisited some of the bills in the past constitution amendment exercises which did not pass the hurdles of concurrence with the House of Representatives, ratification by state houses of assembly and presidential assent.
“We are looking at them to determine at what stage of the process they fell off the list and reasons thereof, with a view to improving on them to suit the demands of our time and ensure that they do not suffer the same fate,” he said.
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