The House of Representatives has released the final print of the Constitution Alteration Bills ahead of a crucial plenary session scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, where lawmakers are expected to consider and vote on a wide range of proposed constitutional amendments.
The release marks a major milestone in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, following months of legislative work by the House Committee on Constitution Review. The committee received and reviewed amendment proposals from lawmakers, government agencies, professional groups, civil society organisations, traditional institutions and members of the public.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, the review process involved extensive consultations, including zonal and national public hearings, stakeholder engagements, expert sessions and town hall meetings across the six geopolitical zones.
The proposed amendments cover several key areas of national interest, including electoral reforms, judicial reforms, security and policing, local government administration, inclusive governance and citizenship, devolution of powers, human rights, fiscal reforms, strengthening of institutions, traditional institutions, and the creation of states and local governments.
One of the most anticipated proposals is the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish a constitutional framework for State Police.
The proposal, which has generated widespread public debate and stakeholder interest, aims to strengthen the country’s security architecture by introducing an additional layer of policing at the state level.
The bill also provides for constitutional safeguards, operational guidelines, oversight mechanisms and a clear delineation of responsibilities between federal and state policing authorities.
Speaking on the development, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, described the release of the final draft as a significant step in the reform process.
According to Kalu, the bills reflect the aspirations, concerns and recommendations of Nigerians gathered through extensive consultations across the country.
He noted that the State Police proposal responds to longstanding calls for a more decentralised policing system capable of addressing emerging security challenges nationwide.
“The release of the final print of these Constitution Alteration Bills reflects the extensive consultations, careful scrutiny and bipartisan collaboration that have characterised this reform process,” Kalu said.
“As the House prepares to vote, we remain guided by our constitutional responsibility to strengthen democratic governance, deepen federalism, promote inclusion, enhance security and build institutions capable of meeting the demands of a modern and prosperous nation.”
The House is expected to vote on the bills during Thursday’s plenary session, subject to the attainment of the constitutionally required quorum. If the quorum is not met, consideration of the bills will be deferred to the next legislative day in line with constitutional provisions and the House Standing Orders.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to an open, inclusive and transparent constitutional review process aimed at strengthening democratic institutions, improving governance and responding to the evolving needs of Nigerians.
