Jonathan Appoints 13-member Advisory Committee on National Dialogue

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has approved 13-member Advisory Committee on National Dialogue with Dr. Femi Okurunmu as Chairman.

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim who conveyed the appointment of the Committee members in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, added that Jonathan also approved the terms of reference of the Committee.

He added that the Advisory Committee which also has Dr. Akilu Indabawa as the Secretary, will be inaugurated by  President Jonathan at the State House on Monday, 7th October,  by 10 am.

Other members of the Committee include,  Prof George Obiozo, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, Sen. Khairat Gwadabe, Sen. Timothy Adudu, Col. Tony Nyiam (Rtd), Prof. Funke Adebayo and Dr. (Mrs) Mairo Ahmed Amshi.    

Others are: Dr. Abubakar Sadiq, Alhaji Dauda Birma, Mallam Buhari Bello, and Mr. Tony Uranta.         

 

The terms of Reference are to consult expeditiously with all relevant stakeholders with a view to drawing up a feasible agenda for the proposed national dialogue/conference.

The Committee is  to make recommendations to government on structure and modalities for the proposed national dialogue/conference.

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

Others are: 

 

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

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

3. 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

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

"The Committee shall have one month within which to conclude its assignment.