Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state has stated that he supports the current process of amending the constitution.
Sani supported the idea of setting aside seats for women in both elective and appointed roles during his Friday speech in Kaduna, where he hosted members of the House of Representatives committee on constitutional reform at the government house.
On Saturday (today), the committee will convene the zonal (north-west) public hearing on the constitution review.
Among the gender legislation under consideration by the committee are those that aim to establish special seats for women in the national assembly and affirmative action in the management of political parties.
According to Sani, who was represented by his deputy Hadiza Balarabe, public hearings are essential for gathering popular sentiment over the proposed constitutional amendment.
“This is democracy at work. expanding involvement, promoting lively discussion, and making sure that various viewpoints and voices from around the nation are picked up and represented in the national framework,” Sani stated.
According to Sani, the review of the constitution is “a bold democratic act, not just a legal exercise.”
According to the governor, “it is about addressing perceived imbalances, fixing structural and governance flaws, strengthening federalism, and responding to the genuine yearnings of Nigerians for a more fair, just, inclusive, and effective system.”
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This is a great chance to express our opinions in a patriotic, courageous, and productive manner.
“What we contribute to this process determines the quality of the constitution. Instead of being silent, let’s make our voices heard.
The issue of women’s low political engagement merits attention. I thus back the constitutional amendment that will provide women a higher percentage of elected and appointed government jobs.
All northwest stakeholders were encouraged by the governor to attend the public hearing and provide a significant input.
Sani Madaki, the delegation’s leader and deputy minority leader, praised the state for agreeing to hold the public hearing.
