CONSTITUTION ALTERATION BILL UGHIEVWEN LG
Bill · Governance
A Bill alters the Constitution to create or adjust the Ughievwen Local Government Area in Delta State. It targets members of the Ughievwen community and local stakeholders. This brings governance closer to the people.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to alter the Constitution to create or adjust the Ughievwen Local Government Area, addressing the governance needs of the Ughievwen community.
Who Does It Target?
Ughievwen community members, Delta State residents, and local government stakeholders.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Bring governance closer to the Ughievwen community through the creation or modification of a local government area.
Key Features
Local Government Creation: Proposes creation or adjustment of Ughievwen LGA. Community Governance: Addresses local governance needs.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration. Coverage: Ughievwen area, Delta State.
How to Access
Subject to constitutional amendment process. Await passage through constitutional amendment procedures Portal: nass.gov.ng
Impact & Metrics
Would improve local governance for the Ughievwen community.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the alteration procedures for the 1999 Constitution prescribed in Section 8 (for local government creation) and Section 9 (for constitutional amendments), requiring approval by the relevant State House of Assembly and the National Assembly. The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution prescribes the functions of local government councils. The Local Government Act of the relevant state provides the operative institutional framework.