Senate Approves Creation Of 12 New States

In a landmark decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved the creation of 12 new states, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political and administrative landscape. This historic move, following the third and final reading of the Senate Committee on State Creation’s report, aims to address long-standing demands for equitable representation and improved local governance across the six geo-political zones

• South West: Ijebu (from Ogun State) and Ibadan (from Oyo State)

 • South East: Anim (from parts of Anambra and Imo States) and Adada (from Enugu State)

 • South South: Toru-Ibe (from sections of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States) and Obolo (from Akwa Ibom State.

• North East: Savanna (from Borno State) and Amana (from Adamawa State)

 • North West: Tiga (from Kano State) and Gurara (from Southern Kaduna)

State) and Apa (from Benue State)

This expansion of states underscores the Senate's commitment to fostering national unity, inclusiveness, and sustainable development. It represents a significant response to widespread agitations for increased state representation and grassroots empowerment, promising to bring governance closer to the people and potentially accelerate development in previously underserved areas. An official gazette detailing the administrative frameworks for these new states is anticipated to be released soon.

Source: Punch Newspaper