As preparations intensify for the North Central Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution, the Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives and Member representing Ado/Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency, Chief (Dr) Philip Agbese, has announced the appointment of Comrade Dan Atayi and Patriot Nelson Ogbu as Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Media Committee to Engage Constituents on 1999 Constitution Review
The Media Committee is necessary to drive grassroots engagement and transparency in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
The committee, which was unveiled on Friday, has been tasked with disseminating updates from the Local Constituency Committees and ensuring effective two-way communication between the people of the Enone Federal Constituency and their representatives on constitutional matters.
Other members of the committee drawn from various communities across the Constituency include;
Edwin Odang Ogenyi
Favour Itodo
Ocheido Emmanuel
Vincent Onuh
Nancy Abutu
Iduh Godswill Otsepa
Maria Ejeh
Okwa Daniel
Echo Otsonu Wisdom
Jude Faaji
In a statement signed by his Chief of Staff, Hon. William Ochonu, Hon. Agbese emphasized that the Media Committee's role is critical in ensuring accountability and openness throughout the constitutional review process.
> “The mandate of this committee is to report progress on the various proposals back to the good people of Enone and collate feedback for the Local Committees where necessary until the constitution amendment process is fully concluded by the National Assembly,” Agbese said.
The lawmaker, who is popularly known as the Enone Servant, reaffirmed that the initiative has no hidden political agenda. He stated that the process is people-driven and must reflect the collective aspirations of the constituents.
“I want every action to flow directly from the people in a transparent manner. With God on our side and our collective determination, the dream of Apa State and additional Local Government Areas could become a reality if the National Assembly accommodates such requests in the final amendment.”
Agbese added that with constituents actively participating and owning the process, it would prevent misinformation and curb political manipulation.
The move to constitute the media committee is being praised by political observers and grassroots stakeholders as a proactive and inclusive approach to legislative representation.
The North Central Zonal Public Hearing is scheduled to take place Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Lafia, Nasarawa State, and Enone is expected to present well-articulated and community-backed proposals.
