House of Reps want additional 31 states to the existing 36 states

By allcitynews.ng

If the move by House of Representatives is allowed to become a reality, then Nigeria will soon have 67 states.

Based on the proposed creation of 31 new states, the country already having 36 states will get additional 31 states.

The proposal is being led by members of Judiciary/Legislature/Law & Human Rights
House of Reps.

The proposal was announced by the Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided in the absence of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
during plenary session on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

According to Kalu, the committee’s recommendations were based on constitutional guidelines and the aspirations of various communities advocating for state creation.

Here is the breakdown of proposed new states by region:

North Central: Okun, Okura, Confluence (Kogi); Benue Ala, Apa (Benue); FCT State
North East: Amana (Adamawa); Katagum (Bauchi); Savannah (Borno); Muri (Taraba)
North West: New Kaduna, Gurara (Kaduna); Tiga, Ari (Kano); Kainji (Kebbi)
South East: Etiti, Orashi, Adada (Enugu); Orlu (Imo); Aba (Abia)
South South: Ogoja (Cross River); Warri (Delta); Ori, Obolo (Rivers)
South West: Torumbe (Ondo); Ibadan (Oyo); Lagoon (Lagos); Ijebu (Ogun); Oke Ogun/Ijesha (Oyo/Ogun/Osun)

The committee outlined the constitutional requirements for creating new states, emphasizing the need for:

A National Assembly act is supported by at least two-thirds of its members.
Approval from the affected State House of Assembly and Local Government Councils.
A referendum in the concerned areas, with results forwarded to the National Assembly for final approval.

The committee urged advocates of state creation to submit their memoranda in both hard and electronic copies, adhering strictly to constitutional guidelines.

The proposal marks one of the most ambitious state-creation efforts in Nigeria’s history, sparking debates on its feasibility and impact on governance.

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