From:Femi Oyelola in Kaduna
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has called for significant amendments to Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, emphasizing the need for state police, fiscal federalism, and gender inclusion in his proposals.
He made these remarks during the North-West zonal public hearing on constitutional review, held in Kaduna on Saturday, July 12, 2025, where he was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe.
Addressing stakeholders—including members of the National Assembly, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organizations, and youth and women leaders—Governor Sani described the constitutional review as a “moment of national reckoning.”
He urged participants to take on the challenge of nation-building.
“Our Constitution must cease to be a document of convenience for the powerful and become a charter of empowerment for the people,” he stated.
He added, “This hearing is more than a technical review; it is a deliberation about who we are as a people, what we value, and the kind of future we wish to secure for posterity.”
The Governor identified six key areas that require urgent constitutional reform, with the creation of state police being the foremost priority to address insecurity at the grassroots level. Reflecting on his tenure as a lawmaker, he noted that as a Senator in the 9th National Assembly, he sponsored several constitutional and legislative bills aimed at establishing a State Police Force.
