National Dialogue committee members named

Following the pronouncement by President Goodluck Jonathan, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Tuesday  night released the membership of the Advisory Committee on National Dialogue.

The President during a nationwide broadcast had announced constitution of the committee to chart a way forward for the country.

The statement by Senator Anyin also contained the terms of Reference of the Committee.

The committee has Dr. Femi Okurunmu as Chairman while members include Prof George Obiozo, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, Sen. Khairat Gwadabe, Sen. Timothy Adudu, Col. Tony Nyiam (Rtd) and Prof. Funke Adebayo.

Others are Dr. (Mrs) Mairo Ahmed Amshi, Dr. Abubakar Sadiq, Alh. Dauda Birma, Mallam Buhari Bello, Mr. Tony Uranta, and Dr. Akilu Indabawa as the Secretary of the committee.

The Terms of Reference of the committee, according to the statement, reads:

*To consult expeditiously with all relevant stakeholders with a view to drawing up a feasible agenda for the proposed national dialogue/conference.

*To make recommendations to government on structure and modalities for the proposed national dialogue/conference.

*To make recommendations to government on how representation of various interest groups at the national dialogue/conference will be determined.

*To advise on a timeframe for the national dialogue/conference.

*To advise government on a legal framework for the national dialogue/conference.

*To advise government on legal procedures and options for integrating decisions and outcomes of the national dialogue/ conference into the constitution and laws of the nation.

*To advise Government on any other matters that may be related or incidental to the proposed national dialogue/conference.”

The Committee has  one month within which to conclude its assignment.

The Committee will be inaugurated by Mr. President at the State House on Monday, 7th October, 2013 by 10 am.

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