National Conference: Nwabueze, Obiozo, Gwadabe, Others Are Members Of Advisory Committee

The federal government Tuesday announced a 13-member advisory committee for the proposed national conference.

Dr. Femi Okurunmu was named Chairman, while Dr. Akilu Indabawa will serve as Secretary.

A statement by the secretary to the government of the federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim said President Goodluck Jonathan approved the membership and their terms of reference.

The Committee which will be inaugurated by the President at the State House on Monday, 7th October, 2013 by 10 am, was given one month to conclude the assignment.
The other members are:

Prof George Obiozo - Member
Prof. Ben Nwabueze - Member
Sen. Khairat Gwadabe - Member
Sen. Timothy Adudu - Member
Col. Tony Nyiam (Rtd) - Member
Prof. Funke Adebayo - Member
Dr. (Mrs) Mairo Ahmed Amshi - Member
Dr. Abubakar Sadiq - Member
Alh. Dauda Birma - Member
Mallam Buhari Bello - Member
Mr. Tony Uranta - Member

The terms of reference of the committee according to the statement are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

vi. 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

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