The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has proposed the creation of 31 new states across the country.
If approved, this would increase the number of states from 36 to 67, marking the most significant territorial reorganisation since 1996.
The proposal, presented during Thursday’s plenary session by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, outlines a sweeping redistribution across all geopolitical zones.
North Central has 6 new states.
Kogi State: Okun, Okura, Confluence
Benue State: Benue Ala, Apa
FCT State
North East (4 States)
Adamawa State: Amana
Bauchi State: Katagum
Borno State: Savannah
Taraba State: Muri
North West (5 States)
Kaduna State: New Kaduna, Gurara
Kano State: Tiga, Ari
Kebbi State: Kainji
South East (5 States)
Enugu State: Adada
Other Parts of the South East: Etiti, Orashi, Orlu, Aba
South South (4 States)
Cross River State: Ogoja
Delta State: Warri
Rivers State: Ori, Obolo
South West ,7 States
Ondo State: Torumbe
Oyo State: Ibadan
Lagos State: Lagoon
Ogun State: Ogun, Ijebu
Oyo/Ogun/Osun States: Oke Ogun/Ijesha
If this proposal scales through, each new state will have its own government, potentially reshaping Nigeria’s political and economic landscape.
For the new states to become a reality, the proposal must secure a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly, alongside approval from state legislatures and local governments within the affected areas.
The committee emphasized that all requests must follow constitutional provisions, including submitting formal memoranda both physically and electronically.
While the proposal has sparked widespread discussions, its passage remains uncertain. However, if successful, it could lead to a historic transformation of Nigeria’s governance structure.
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