HB: 1614 A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ALTER THE FIRST SCHEDULE TO SECTION 3 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 TO REFLECT THE PROPER NAME OF JABA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KADUNA STATE AND FOR RELATED MATTERS Bill Progress: Committee Stage
This Bill seeks to alter Part I of the 1st Schedule the Constitution to reflect the proper name of Jaba Local Government Area as Ham Local Government Area in Kaduna State
A new bill, HB 1614, has been introduced in Nigeria with the intent to amend an important section of the 1999 Constitution. This proposed legislation focuses on the First Schedule to Section 3 of the Constitution, which enumerates the states and their respective local government areas across the country.
The specific aim of the bill is to correct the designation of the Jaba Local Government Area in Kaduna State. Current legal references within the Constitution contain inaccuracies regarding the proper name of this local government area. By rectifying this naming error, HB 1614 seeks to ensure that the constitutional documentation accurately reflects the correct nomenclature of Jaba, thereby upholding the integrity of the legislative framework.
This proposed correction is significant, albeit technical in nature. The bill is primarily focused on amending a specific detail rather than altering the broader structure of governance in Nigeria. It underscores the importance of precise language in legal texts, especially those as foundational as the Constitution, where errors can lead to confusion and misrepresentation.
Incorporated into the bill is the standard phrase “and for related matters,” which allows for the inclusion of additional provisions necessary to implement the name change and address any subsequent implications that may arise as a result. This flexibility ensures that any logistical or administrative adjustments needed to effect the amendment can be duly accommodated.
As Nigeria continues to navigate its complex governance challenges, even seemingly minor amendments like those proposed in HB 1614 play a role in refining the country’s legal framework. By addressing these technical inaccuracies, the bill promotes not only clarity in governance but also demonstrates a commitment to maintaining an accurate and functional constitutional document.
As the legislative process unfolds, stakeholders will be keenly monitoring the progress of HB 1614, recognizing that attention to detail in constitutional matters is vital for the country’s ongoing development.
