NSUK Hosts 53rd Inaugural Lecture, Professor Gidado Calls for Constitutional Amendment to Restructure Nigeria

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), recently hosted its 53rd Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Maxwell Michael Gidado, a distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law.

The lecture, titled "Nigeria’s Unitary Federalism and the Restructuring Debate: Perspectives from the Jurisprudence of Constitutionalism," attracted a notable audience of academics, political figures, and traditional leaders.

Professor Gidado argued that restructuring Nigeria is a crucial subject requiring careful consideration, with potential benefits including improved security, electricity, education, and increased competition among states. He emphasized that a decentralized system of government would reduce complaints of marginalization and make it easier to trace corruption within individual states.

The Professor of Constitutional Law called for a constitutional amendment to restructure the country, arguing that the current federal structure grants excessive power to the federal government at the expense of the federating states. He stressed that restructuring would promote economic growth and social development.

The Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, congratulated Professor Gidado on his achievement and acknowledged his substantial academic contributions. Other dignitaries, including Dame Pauline Tallen and Chief J.K. Gadzama, also congratulated Professor Gidado on this significant milestone.

The event's highlight was the presentation of a plaque of honor to Professor Gidado by the Vice-Chancellor, followed by a group photograph session to commemorate the occasion.