President Jonathan Constitutes A 13-Man Committee On National Dialogue...

The national dialogue which most Nigerians had since longed for was yesterday given a straight nod by Mr. President and here are list of members and terms of reference of the advisory committee on the national dialogue:

1.  Dr. Femi Okurounmu   -   Chairman

2.  Prof. George Obiozo   -   Member

3.  Prof. Ben Nwabueze   -   Member

4.  Senator Khairat Gwadabe -  Member

5.  Senator Timothy Adudu   -  Member

6.  Col. Tony Nyiam (rtd) -  Member

7.  Prof. Funke Adebayo  -  Member

8.  Dr. Mairo Ahmed Amshi - Member

9.  Dr. Abubakar Sadiq  -   Member     

10. Alhaji Dauda Birma    -   Member

11. Malam Buhari Bello -  Member

12. Mr. Tony Uranta  -        Member

13. Dr. Akilu Indabawa -    Secretary

Terms of Reference:

(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 frame-work 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; and

 (vii.) 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.  

  The committee will be inaugurated by the President at the State House on October 7, 2013 by 10.00 a.m.