Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025

A Bill introduces the sixth set of formal amendments to Nigeria's 1999 Constitution. It proposes substantive changes governing electoral processes, federalism, and human rights for all citizens. These reforms aim to strengthen gender equity and clarify revenue sharing across government levels.

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2025 Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

The sixth set of formal amendments to Nigeria's 1999 Constitution, introducing substantive changes to provisions governing electoral processes, federalism, human rights, and institutional governance.

Who Does It Target?

All Nigerian citizens governed by constitutional provisions Federal, state, and local government institutions Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Judiciary, civil society, and democratic institutions

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Reform electoral provisions to eliminate ambiguities exposed by court disputes Strengthen constitutional basis for women's representation and gender equity in governance Clarify revenue sharing and fiscal federalism provisions Improve constitutional safeguards for judicial independence

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: National Assembly appropriation for amendment process and public consultations

How to Access

Citizens engage through public hearings at the National Assembly and in all geopolitical zones. Requirements: Any Nigerian may submit written memoranda to the Constitution Review Committee Public hearings schedule published in Federal Government Gazette and major newspapers Online submissions accepted through National Assembly portal Application method: National Assembly: www.nassbng.gov.ng | Senate Committee on Constitution Review

Important Terms

Alteration requires 2/3 majority in National Assembly and approval by 24 state assemblies Provisions relating to the fundamental structure of the federation require additional safeguards Certified copy of enacted alterations published in Federal Government Gazette

Impact & Metrics

The Fifth Alteration in 2023 established financial autonomy for state legislatures; the Sixth Alteration targets further deepening of democracy and federal equity.

Official Resources

Website: www.nassbng.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

The Sixth Alteration Bill amends the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), which is the supreme law of Nigeria by virtue of Section 1. The amendment process is governed by Section 9 of the Constitution, requiring passage by both chambers of the National Assembly with a two-thirds majority and ratification by at least two-thirds of State Houses of Assembly.