House of Representatives Proposes Creation of 31 New States in Nigeria

House of Representatives Proposes Creation of 31 New States in Nigeria


ABUJA, NIGERIA - In a bold and unprecedented move, the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 new states across Nigeria. This ambitious initiative, unveiled during a plenary session on February 6, 2025, aims to reshape the country's political landscape and address long-standing regional imbalances.



A Landmark Proposal

The proposal, presented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, outlines the distribution of the new states across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones. The North Central is set to gain five new states, the North East four, the North West five, the South East five, the South South four, and the South West seven. If approved, this plan will increase the number of states in Nigeria from 36 to 67, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).


Proposed New States

The proposed states include Okun, Okura, and Confluence from Kogi; Benue Ala and Apa from Benue; FCT State; Amana from Adamawa; Katagum from Bauchi; Savannah from Borno; and Muri from Taraba. Additional states include New Kaduna and Gurara from Kaduna; Tiga and Ari from Kano; Kainji from Kebbi; Etiti and Orashi in the South East; Adada from Enugu; Orlu and Aba in the South East; Ogoja from Cross River; Warri from Delta; Ori and Obolo from Rivers; Torumbe from Ondo; Ibadan from Oyo; Lagoon from Lagos; Ogun  Ijebu from Ogun; and Oke Ogun/Ijesha from Oyo, Ogun, and Osun.



The committee emphasized that specific conditions must be met before any state creation requests can be approved. These conditions include securing the approval of at least a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, as well as obtaining endorsements from the House of Representatives, relevant State Houses of Assembly, and affected Local Government Councils. Additionally, a referendum conducted by State Houses of Assembly must precede any formal submission to the National Assembly for consideration.

The proposal has sparked a mix of reactions from various stakeholders. Proponents argue that the creation of new states will promote better governance, enhance regional representation, and foster economic development. Critics, however, caution that the process could be fraught with challenges, including potential conflicts over boundaries and resource allocation.

The House of Representatives' proposal to create 31 new states in Nigeria represents a significant step towards addressing regional disparities and improving governance. As the nation awaits further developments, the debate over the potential benefits and challenges of this proposal continues to unfold.



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