1999 Nigeria Constitution Review Archives

Sanwo-Olu Demands Constitutional Recognition of Lagos LCDAs, State Police at Constitution Review Hearing

The Pace News3 hours ago3 hours ago04 mins

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for the urgent inclusion of the state’s 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into Nigeria’s Constitution, describing it as a matter of fairness, equity, and justice. He also renewed his push for the establishment of state police to bolster security at the grassroots level. Speaking at the opening…

Senate Begins Constitution Review Hearings in Lagos, Focuses on Local Governments, State Police, Electoral Reforms

The Pace News16 hours ago16 hours ago02 mins

The Nigerian Senate has commenced its public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, with key proposals including the creation of 18 new local government areas, the establishment of state police, and comprehensive electoral reforms up for discussion. Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), who also chairs the South-West Zonal…