Judicial and Legal System Reform

1. Ensure faster dispensation of justice and autonomy of the Judiciary
2. Review the appointment and removal process for judicial officers to ensure that it is merit-based and promotes greater independence
3. Undertake a comprehensive review of obsolete laws, ensuring they align with contemporary realities
4. Work with the Nigerian Law Reform Commission to update and publish the Laws of the Federation.
5. Improve the independence of the Judiciary through adequate budgetary allocation for the Judiciary for the welfare of judicial officers and staff,
6. Budget for enhancing technology to expedite the digitisation of court processes and upgrade court infrastructure for swift and fair justice delivery
7. Grant more powers to state and local courts to handle issues peculiar to their regions, reducing the caseload of federal courts
8. Ensure the full implementation of financial autonomy for the Judiciary at all levels
9. Provide adequate funding for legal aid services to improve access to justice for all citizens, particularly marginalised groups and those with limited resources

Other aspects of Constitutional Alteration of interest to the House are:

1. Alter the Constitution to delist the Land Use Act and National Youth Service Act, to strip them of their constitutional status to enable the National Assembly effect necessary amendments to align them with the prevailing situation in the country
2. Alter the Constitution to incorporate the Sovereign Wealth Fund and ensure sustainable management of funds in excess of budgeted hydrocarbon revenues
3. Alter the Constitution to list the National Assembly Service Commission and State Assembly Commissions in the relevant schedule of the Constitution
4. Review of FCT laws with a view to carrying out reforms or
   amendments where necessary