HB1877 - Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Increase the Number of Judges) Bill, 2024 | Legis360

HB1877 Awaiting Cmtt Report House of Reps Judiciary

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) (Increase the Number of Judges) Bill, 2024

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Legislative Journey

First Reading

28 Nov 2024
Second Reading

25 Mar 2025
Committee Report

Not yet reached

Constitutional Review
Third Reading

Not yet reached
Current Status

Awaiting Cmtt Report

Summary & Analysis

This bill seeks to alter section 230 (2) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, to bring it in conformity with the federal character principles as enshrined under section 14 (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, by reviewing upward the number of Judges of the Supreme Court of Nigeria from twentyone to thirty-seven.

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