The 48-member senate committee on the review of the 1999 constitution today commenced a four-day retreat at Asaba the Delta state capital with a view to deliberate and review areas of constitutional restraints to the development of the country.
Senate President, David Mark declared the retreat open and asked the committee to be transparent and fair in the course of their deliberation.
He says the leadership of the National Assembly would not condone unruly behaviour and impulse from groups or individuals that would undermine the intent of the National Assembly.
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is also the chairman of the committee, on his part outlined a 16-item list that would be the focus of the retreat, including devolution of power, creation of states, citizenship protection the immunity clause, state policing, among others.
Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Emmanuel Uduaghan of Rivers and Delta states respectively were present at the opening ceremony spoke about the need for federalism and equitable resource control for states governments.
