Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila declared that the possession of a minimum of secondary school certificate or its equivalent, by persons seeking election into public offices, is no longer in tandem with the present realities.
He, however, called for the amendment of Section 131 of the 1999 Constitution to raise the minimum requirements for persons seeking elective public offices, saying the provision contained in the Constitution was a product of a different time and not a reflection of the demands of today.
He spoke while delivering the 52nd Convocation Lecture of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, titled ‘Building Back Better: Creating a New Framework for Tertiary Education in Nigeria in the 21st Century’.
The Chairperson of the occasion, Justice Amina Augie of the Supreme Court, challenged the Speaker to ensure that his postulations are put into action.
In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor of Governing Council, Lanre Tejuoso, commended Gbajabiamila for his tireless efforts in the political sphere.
