Rt. Hon. Cyriacus Umeha played a pivotal role in the first retreat of the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), held in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. This retreat marks the beginning of a series dedicated to amending the constitution, with a goal to finalize the first set of amendments by December 2025.
At the retreat, Rt. Hon. Umeha actively participated in discussions where Committee members reviewed reports from consultants on previous constitutional amendment bills. His contributions were crucial in deliberating on the bills that had been rejected or not signed into law, helping to formulate strategies to address the reasons for their rejection.
Throughout the technical sessions, Rt. Hon. Umeha engaged with experts who provided diverse perspectives and insights on constitutional issues raised in memoranda and bills. His involvement was key in understanding and addressing various stakeholder concerns.
Rt. Hon. Umeha expressed his gratitude to the Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Godswil Akpabio, for attending the retreat. He recognized this as a strong commitment from the Senate to support this vital national assignment.
He also acknowledged the leadership of the Committee Chairman and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, praising his adept and inspirational guidance towards achieving their shared objective.
Additionally, Rt. Hon. Umeha commended the support of development partners, including the Policy and Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC) and the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDC), for their unwavering dedication to the constitutional review process.
Through his efforts and collaboration with other members and partners, Rt. Hon. Cyriacus Umeha is committed to ensuring that the revised constitution will truly reflect the aspirations and needs of the Nigerian people, contributing significantly to the ongoing task of nation-building.
