The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CSSLN) has called on the national assembly to fast-track the ongoing constitution review process.
Speaking on Wednesday at the 2025 national assembly open week in Abuja, Adebo Ogundoyin, CSSLN chairman, said timely conclusion of the process would allow for the implementation of amendments ahead of the next general election.
“We, respectfully, urge the national assembly to sustain the current momentum on the constitutional review process,” he said.
“Any loss of this momentum, however unintended, risks diminishing the impact and relevance of the reforms.”
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Ogundoyin, who is also the speaker of the Oyo house of assembly, said state legislatures are ready to collaborate with national assembly to ensure the review reflects the yearnings of Nigerians.
He commended the national assembly for sustaining the open week initiative, describing it as a platform that promotes transparency, inclusion, and participatory democracy.
The speaker also emphasised the importance of inter-legislative cooperation, adding that democratic stability depends on the independence and vibrancy of legislative institutions at all levels.
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Ogundoyin expressed optimism that the event would lead to deeper engagement and outcomes that will strengthen Nigeria’s constitutional framework.
“We fully identify with the vision of openness, accountability, and participatory governance. As a Conference, we are ready to collaborate to ensure the review process reflects the yearnings of Nigerians,” he added.
