The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has received 31 proposals for the creation of new states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
The announcement was made during a plenary session on Thursday, where Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read a letter outlining the criteria that must be met for any new state to be approved.
The announcement was also shared on different social media pages. Check out the screen capture of the post below;
Among the states being considered are:
North Central: Okun, Okura, and Confluence (Kogi); Benue Ala and Apa (Benue); FCT State
North East: Amana (Adamawa); Katagum (Bauchi); Savannah (Borno); Muri (Taraba)
North West: New Kaduna and Gurara (Kaduna); Tiga and Ari (Kano); Kainji (Kebbi)
South East: Etiti and Orashi (6th state in the South East); Adada (Enugu); Orlu and Aba
South South: Ogoja (Cross River); Warri (Delta); Ori and Obolo (Rivers)
South West: Torumbe (Ondo); Ibadan (Oyo); Lagoon (Lagos); Ijebu and Ogun (Ogun); Oke-Ogun/Ijesha (Oyo/Ogun/Osun)
The push for state creation has been a long-standing demand in many regions, with proponents arguing that it will enhance governance, bring development closer to the people, and address historical marginalization.
However, meeting the constitutional requirements for state creation remains a challenging process.
