A fresh proposal by the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee to create 31 additional states in Nigeria has triggered strong reactions from prominent individuals and socio-political groups across the country. The proposal, which would increase Nigeria’s current 36 states to 67, was contained in a letter read during Thursday’s plenary session by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who presided in the absence of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. According to the letter, the proposed states include: – North-Central: Okun, Okura, and Confluence (from Kogi); Benue Ala and Apa (from Benue); FCT State – North-East: Amana (Adamawa); Katagum (Bauchi); Savannah (Borno); Muri (Taraba) – North-West: New Kaduna, Gujarat (Kaduna); Tiga, Ari (Kano); Kainji (Kebbi) – South-East: Etiti, Orashi (sixth states in the South-East); Adada (Enugu); Orlu (Imo); Aba (Abia) – South-South: Ogoja (Cross River); Warri (Delta); Ori, Obolo (Rivers) – South-West: Torumbe (Ondo); Ibadan (Oyo); Lagoon (Lagos); Ij...
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