 The Senate has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming constitutional review conference to present their demands and make recommendations to amend the 1999 constitution during an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja. Deputy Speaker of the Senate Ovi Omuagege says that the Constitution Amendment process is an attempt by the National Assembly to respond to the demands of Nigerians. He said citizens' engagement will address constitutional and governance challenges that will strengthen Nigeria's democracy. We must commend the resilience of Nigerians that in spite of these protests and agitations, the Constitution has endured. Yet we must not rest on ours. Governance is anything but democratic when we fail to be responsive to the responsibilities and aspirations of those who put us in office, as they are actually the ones in power or sovereignty belongs to them. And Nigerians have come forward for amendment of the 1999 constitution to address fundamental governance challenges. Others have called on the National Assembly to initiate bills that would devolve more powers to the states and address the security challenges in the country. This constitutional amendment process is an attempt by the National Assembly to respond to these demands within the context of the powers conferred on us by the Constitution in a manner that will further strengthen our democracy. We're using these opportunities to call on all Nigerians to effectively engage the process and present their demands or recommendations for consideration by the National Assembly. To find about fresh news updates.