Akpabio’s Aide Urges Nigerians to Participate in Constitution Amendment as Senate Resumes
As the Senate prepares to resume its plenary session tomorrow, Tuesday, Kenny Okolugboan, media aide to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to actively participate in the ongoing constitution amendment process.
In a statement released on Monday, Okolugboan emphasized the critical importance of citizens using the upcoming public hearings—a core component of the amendment process—to ensure their voices and opinions are duly recorded.
He specifically urged the masses: “As the National Assembly resumes tomorrow, 7th October 2025, let us all ensure our voices will be heard during the public hearings for the amendment of the constitution.”
Okolugboan utilized the statement to highlight the legislative accomplishments of the 10th Senate, asserting that the chamber has played a major, proactive role in shaping policies that benefit the country.
He even attributed the recent stability of the Naira to “direct interventions by the Senate in policy shaping of this administration.”
The aide outlined several key laws passed under the current leadership, including the NELFUND (Nigeria Education Loan Fund), which provides loans to students repayable only upon employment, and the Minimum Wage Act, which not only increased salaries by 100% but also ensured that minimum wage earners are exempt from taxation. Furthermore, he listed the passing of the Tax Bill and the establishment of five Development Commissions across the geo-political zones, noting that the Senate has achieved an “uncommon” feat by passing 52 bills into law signed by the President, with over 90 bills passed in total.
The aide also offered a forward-looking glimpse into the Senate’s upcoming agenda, revealing plans to convene a crucial security summit aimed at identifying the root causes of insecurity nationwide.
In addition, he mentioned the existence of an “electricity act” designed “to ensure that no increase in tariffs for light bills we do not always have is in place.” Addressing the Senate’s functional relationship with the Executive arm, Okolugboan defended the collaboration, arguing that the legislature’s core duties of lawmaking and oversight do not necessitate being confrontational to be effective.
He concluded by commending the Senate under Akpabio for showing capacity and meeting the expectations of the Nigerian people.
