The Honourable Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has expressed strong support for the ongoing review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended).
He welcomed the National and Zonal Public Hearings as a vital step toward deepening democratic governance and ensuring that the voices of Nigerians are reflected in the supreme legal framework of the country.
1999 Constitutional review at the South South Zonal Hearing in Calabar.
Rep. Bassey Akiba called on all constituents, stakeholders, civil society organizations, traditional institutions, youth groups, professional bodies, and the general public to actively participate in the forthcoming public hearing for South-South Geo-Political Zone, Centre B: Calabar Centre(For Cross River, Rivers, and Akwa Ibom States),
1999 Constitutional review at the South South Zonal Hearing in Calabar is scheduled to hold on:
Date: Saturday, 19th July, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Transcorp (Metropolitan) Hotel, Calabar, Cross River State
“The constitutional review process offers a golden opportunity for citizens to shape the future of our nation. I encourage everyone to come forward and make meaningful contributions. Our collective input is crucial in addressing critical national issues such as devolution of powers, state police, fiscal federalism, gender equality, local government autonomy, and electoral reforms,” Rep. Bassey Akiba stated.
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He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the yearnings of the people of Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency and ensuring that their aspirations are well-represented in the constitutional amendment process.
The federal lawmaker further commended the leadership of the National Assembly for opening the constitutional review process to public engagement, emphasizing that an inclusive and participatory process is key to building a more just, equitable, and united Nigeria.
THE BRIDGE MEDIA
