The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Review is considering a proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers the president can appoint to a maximum of 37.
The proposed legislation, titled "A Bill for an Act to Amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Streamline the Number of Ministers to be Appointed to the Federal Executive Council," is being reviewed by the committee chaired by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
According to reports, the bill is sponsored by representatives from the Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency in Bauchi State and the Kaga/Gubio/Magumeri Federal Constituency in Borno State.
The amendment seeks to modify Section 147 (1) of the Constitution to specify, "There shall be such offices of Ministers of the Government of the Federation, not exceeding 37, as may be established by the President."
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