The governor of the state of Kaduna, Uba Sani, has stated his support for the current constitutional amendment procedure.
Speaking at the government house in Kaduna on Friday, Sani supported the idea of setting aside seats for women in both elective and appointed roles while hosting members of the house of representatives committee on constitutional amendment.
A zonal (north-west) public hearing on the constitution revision is planned by the committee for this Saturday (today).
Among the gender measures under consideration by the committee are those that aim to enact affirmative action in political party management and reserved seats for women in the national assembly.
Sani stated that public hearings are essential to gathering public opinion on the proposed constitutional revision, as his deputy Hadiza Balarabe represented him.
Democracy is being practiced here. increasing involvement, promoting lively discussion, and making sure that many viewpoints and voices from around the nation are heard and represented in the national framework,” Sani stated.
The constitution review, according to Sani, is “a bold democratic act, not just a legal exercise.”
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The governor stated, “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.”
“This is undoubtedly a chance for us to courageously, patriotically, and productively express our ideas.
“The contributions we make to this process will determine the quality of the constitution. Let’s be heard instead of just watching from the sidelines.
Addressing women’s low political engagement is important. I thus back the constitutional amendment that will give women a higher share of elected and appointed government jobs.
The governor called on all NW stakeholders to attend the public hearing and provide a significant input.
Deputy minority leader and delegation leader Sani Madaki praised the state for agreeing to host the public hearing.
