The Nigerian Senators on Wednesday voted in support of the Local Government Autonomy which is part of the areas up for amendment in the 1999 Constitution.

Another amendment that got the Senate's approval was the immunity in respect of words spoken or written during plenary.

The Senate also voted against devolution of powers, but voted in favour of the amendments that the President must nominate Ministers within 30 days of taking office and attach the portfolios of the Ministers to the Senate when sending for confirmation.

The clause makes it obligatory for the President to deliver a State of the Nation address in a joint session of the National Assembly.

The lawmakers also voted amended the constitution to permit independent candidate in elections. The approval has received Nigerians commendation.

It was the Bill number 14 debated on and it got - Yes: 82 No: 5 and 3 Senators abstained.

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Long overdue!

I think this is good news, but why did they vote against devolution of power me think we need that also.