Speaker of your home of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Monday stated it has ended up being needed to evaluate section 131(d )of the 1999 constitution in a quote to increase the minimum instructional credentials for Nigerians aiming for various political workplaces

. In a post on his verified Facebook page, the Speaker of the lower chamber stated the academic requirement included in the 1999 constitution is no longer fit with the current truths in the country.

Gbajabiamila firmly insisted the problem of instructional qualification of candidates be included in the continuous efforts by lawmakers to reform the nation’s electoral system and establish a fully participatory democracy for Nigerians.

The post reads, “I also believe that the time has actually come for us to accept evaluate section 131 (d) of the 1999 constitution to increase the minimum educational certification for individuals aspiring to political office in Nigeria.

“The constitution requires a secondary school certificate or equivalent as the minimum scholastic certification for high political office.

“This is the requirement for certification to contest election for Governor, the nationwide assembly and president. Ladies and gentlemen, this arrangement is the product of a various time and shows the reality of that time.

“It is time to rethink at that position as part of the ongoing effort to reform our electoral system and develop a totally participatory democracy offering the capable leadership our nation requires”.