A BILL FOR AN ACT TO ALTER THE PROVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR THE OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ADMINISTRATION ABUJA AND FOR RELATED MATTERS.

On the 9th of May 2024, Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, the distinguished Member representing Ndokwa/Ukwuani in the esteemed House of Representatives, introduced an additional two bills for their first readings:

1. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Provide for the Office of Administrator for the Federal Capital Territory Administration Abuja and for Related Matters (HB. 1255): This bill seeks to repeal the Federal Capital Act 1990 and to modify sections of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, particularly Sections 256, 299, 300, 301, & 302. The core objective is to institute the Office of Administrator for the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja, alongside establishing the FCT House of Assembly. In essence, the bill aims to elevate the FCT to a status akin to that of a state across various domains.

2. A Bill for an Act to Amend the Police Service Commission Act to ensure its Independence, Repositioning the Commission and to make it more effective and for Related Matters (HB. 1256): This legislative proposal seeks to amend sections of the Police Service Commission Act (Sections 2, 6, 7, and insertions of new sections) with the primary aim of safeguarding its autonomy and shielding it from undue governmental influence. It further aims to revamp the commission's composition by incorporating individuals possessing expertise in specialized fields such as criminology, law, human rights, community policing, alternative dispute resolution, and other pertinent areas. The overarching objective is to enhance the commission's effectiveness and delineate detailed provisions for achieving its objectives and for other matters.

Both bills successfully passed their first readings, marking a significant step towards potential legislative reforms that could profoundly impact the governance and operational dynamics of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Police Service Commission, respectively.