Nigerian National Assembly Concludes Retreat Before Landmark Vote on Constitution Amendments

The Nigerian National Assembly recently concluded its final retreat ahead of a historic vote on constitutional amendments. The retreat, led by key figures like Barau Jibrin and Benjamin Okezi Kalu, aimed to address contentious issues and finalize decisions on landmark amendments.

Discussions centered on devolving power to states, ensuring local government autonomy, and enhancing gender representation. The retreat emphasized the importance of aligning state lawmakers and garnering support at all levels of governance.

The next step involves transmitting the bills for voting in the legislative chambers.