Senate begins public hearings on constitution review

The Senate has begun public hearings on the constitution review, but specific details about the hearings are currently unavailable. However, the National Assembly has been working on constitutional reforms to address various national issues.

By Rhalialt Arhuoizah

Some areas that might be covered in the review include :
- *Economic Reforms*: Harmonizing product standards, aligning customs procedures, and investing in digital platforms for seamless trade.
- *Regional Integration*: Strengthening regional value chains, promoting intra-regional trade, and enhancing economic cooperation.
- *Investment and Infrastructure*: Investing in infrastructure, ports, logistics corridors, and digital platforms to support businesses.

The West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025, recently held in Abuja, discussed similar topics, highlighting the need for :
- *Increased Intra-Africa Trade*: Dismantling tariff and non-tariff barriers to promote economic integration
- *Investment in Digital Infrastructure*: Enhancing cross-border digital infrastructure to drive the economy. transformation
- *Private Sector Engagement*: Supporting businesses to grow across borders through investments in infrastructure and logistics.

These initiatives aim to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and enhance regional cooperation.