{"id":22075,"date":"2025-07-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/?post_type=events&#038;p=22075"},"modified":"2025-09-09T15:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:00:30","slug":"house-of-reps-constitution-review-committee-holds-media-parley-with-nigeria-guild-of-editors","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/events\/house-of-reps-constitution-review-committee-holds-media-parley-with-nigeria-guild-of-editors\/","title":{"rendered":"House of Reps Constitution Review Committee holds media parley with Nigeria Guild of Editors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yesterday, Wednesday 9th July 2025, House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, in collaboration with Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre and with support from European Union in Nigeria, hosted a high-level media parley in Abuja with members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors as part of stakeholder engagements in the ongoing Constitution review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgqa0dWYAoGeTh-1-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim of the event was to leverage the media&#8217;s role in creating awareness, shaping public discourse and mobilizing citizens&#8217; participation in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22082\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqsXrWcAANrxa-1-2048x2048.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The session opened with Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, Mr. Clement Nwankwo, applauding the Committee and the Nigerian Guild of Editors for their commitment to democratic reform. He spotlighted areas currently undergoing reform as part of the Constitution review process, including local government reform, electoral integrity, and the alarming underrepresentation of women in governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgqBGVWYAIjMBs-1-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He noted that Nigeria cannot claim inclusive governance when entire geopolitical zones have no female representation in Parliament. He emphasized that the presence of women in legislative bodies is not symbolic, but fundamental to achieving balanced and accountable governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1-1024x751.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1-1024x751.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1-300x220.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1-768x563.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1-1536x1127.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GvgrIQ8WYAAdpFT-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Amb. Gautier Mignot, Head of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, echoed the call for inclusion, emphasizing the importance of male allies in advancing gender equity. He affirmed the European Union\u2019s support for equity in governance, adding that male allies play a critical role in advancing women\u2019s political inclusion.Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR, Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Committee, described the media as key to nation building. He reiterated that constitutional reform must reflect the will of the people, including women and youth, and called for collective action to shape a more inclusive Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgp0BJWYAk6eQK-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Sebastian Abu, Deputy President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors affirmed the national importance of the proposed amendments and the media\u2019s role in driving awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-1536x865.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz56WYAwYTSw-2048x1153.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The session closed with the presentation of a memo to the Committee containing recommendations on Constitution amendments by the Nigerian Guild of Editors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":22078,"template":"","acf":[],"featured_img":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gvgpz52WYAw-0Qv-scaled.jpeg","coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/author\/olumide-adebayo\/","display_name":"PLAC"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 10 months ago","modified":"Updated 8 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on July 10, 2025","modified":"Updated on September 9, 2025"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on July 10, 2025 9:00 am","modified":"Updated on September 9, 2025 3:00 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","tax_additional":[],"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/22075"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/events"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/22075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22124,"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/22075\/revisions\/22124"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22078"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/placng.org\/i\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}