Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly Marcus Onobun made the presentation on behalf of the people and government of the state. Declaring the public hearing open, Gov Ifeanyi Okowa expressed delight with the renewed drive to review the Constitution. Represented by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Sheriff Oborevwori, Okowa said devolution of power, review of revenue sharing formula, creation of state police and state and local government creation should be considered in the constitution amendment. According to him, the public hearing offered “a voice as well as an ear to the aspiration of the people. Devolution of power, state police, fiscal federalism reverberates in Asaba center ; Devolution of power, state police, fiscal federalism reverberates in Asaba center ; Devolution of power, state police, fiscal federalism reverberates in Asaba center ; Devolution of power, state police, fiscal federalism reverberates in Asaba center.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 03, 2021 17:35 UTC