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Angelfrost:
We will merely be creating more headaches for a nation that has failed to decentralise.

We should be talking and pushing for regional governments and full resource control.

All that talk of equity and justice is just laughable... There is absolutely nothing that will make this system of government equitable and just. Nothing!

PLEASE, IF U WANT TO CONTRIBUTE, MAKE A VALID AND SENSIBLE CONTRIBUTION.

DONT COME HERE SAYING WHAT U HEARD SOMEBDOY ELSE SAY, WITHOUT FULLY UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLICATION.

WE ARE OPERATING STATE AND CAPITAL SYSTEM NOT REGIONALISM.


WE HAVE NOT PERFECTED IT, U ARE SUGGESTING WE DUMP AND JUMP INTO ANOTHER UNKNOWN.

THE LAST TIME WE HAD REGIONALISM, WERE YORUBAS NOT FIGHTING EACH OTHER IN SW?


WHERE IGBOS AND MINORITIES NOT FIGHTING EACH OTHER IN EASTERN OR SOUTHERN REGION?


PLEASE, TRY TO KNOW THE THINGS YOU TALK ABOUT AND DONT CONFUSE PEOPLE OR CREATE MORE PROBLEMS FOR NIGERIA.

I agree with Creation of more states.
I'll give you an instance

Imagine that your state gets divided into two.
That will bring the government closer to the people, hence more accountability and development.

I think Nigeria should create additional 50 creates atleast.

This will weaken the government and make them less powerful and more accountable to the people. The people will be able to demand more from them.

I lived in a country where you could just walk into the governors office and have meaningful conversation. The little they had was utilised efficiently.

Government is too powerful in Nigeria and it's dangerous.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8on_OT3B5V0

THIS COUNTRY PROBLEM IS EVERYBODY WANT TO TALK, EVEN WHEN IT IS WRONG.

THAT IS Y WE END UP WITH WRONG LEADERS.

WE ARE TALKING ABOUT SOLVING/SETTLING SOMETHING DIRECT, SOMEBODY IS TALKING ABOUT CLIMBING MOUNTAIN.

CREATE EXTRA STATE IN OTHER REGION TO EQUAL NORTH WEST 7 STATE. FINISH!

legitnow1:
PLEASE, IF U WANT TO CONTRIBUTE, MAKE A VALID AND SENSIBLE CONTRIBUTION.

DONT COME HERE SAYING WHAT U HEARD SOMEBDOY ELSE SAY, WITHOUT FULLY UNDERSTANDING THE IMPLICATION.

WE ARE OPERATING STATE AND CAPITAL SYSTEM NOT REGIONALISM.


WE HAVE NOT PERFECTED IT, U ARE SUGGESTING WE DUMP AND JUMP INTO ANOTHER UNKNOWN.

THE LAST TIME WE HAD REGIONALISM, WERE YORUBAS NOT FIGHTING EACH OTHER IN SW?


WHERE IGBOS AND MINORITIES NOT FIGHTING EACH OTHER IN EASTERN OR SOUTHERN REGION?


PLEASE, TRY TO KNOW THE THINGS YOU TAK ABOUT AND DONT CONFUSE PEOPLE OR CREATE MORE PROBLEMS FOR NIGERIA.

Seriously?!! So, your nation is being properly run like this?!!

Perfecting what exactly?!!

You want to create more states in a system where so many states are an embarrassment even to themselves, buried in external debts with little to nothing as contributions or investments!

Maybe, you are the one who needs the advice you are dishing out above.

...And quit using all Caps, please. They are actually visually irritating and aggravating for a lot of readers.

Angelfrost:
Seriously?!! So, your nation is being properly run like this?!!

Perfecting what exactly?!!

You want to create more states in a system where so many states are an embarrassment even to themselves, buried in external debts with little to nothing as contributions or investments!

Maybe, you are the one who needs the advice you are dishing out above.

...And quit using all Caps, please. They are actually visually irritating and aggravating for a lot of readers.

NIGERIA PROBLEM IS NOT THE STRUCTURE BUT CRIMINALITY OF THE POLITICAL CLASS AND INJUSTICE.


IF WE CUE THOSE TWO THINGS, U WONT LEAVE NIGERIA TO GO ANYWHERE.


THE STATES AND CAPITAL ARE WORKING, NOT ONLY NORTHWEST WILL HAVE 7, THE REMAINING 5 REGIONS TOO NEED 7 STATES.

They just want to create more seats for themselves at the house of Rep, Senate and State assembly, etc. This all what its about. Bunch of selfish people representing their own interests.

Gurara or Gujarat?

Ihengwu:
They just want to create more seats for themselves at the house of Rep, Senate and State assembly, etc. This all what its about. Bunch of selfish people representing their own interests.

ACTUALLY THE 31 STATES IS A GAME, BECAUSE THEY WANT BASTARDISE THE STATE CREATION PROCESS.

IT IS A VERY RATIONAL PROCESS WITH CLEAR OBJECTIVES.


THE OBJECTIVE IS EQUITY AND JUSTICE.


ALL 6 REGIONS MUST HAVE 7 STATES EACH

FROM 7 STATES REQUIREMENT, THEY INCREASE IT TO 31 STATES TO CREATE CONFUSION.

THAT IS THE CRIMINALITY WE ARE TALKING ABOUT.


SO MANY CRIMINALS INSIDE NASS

United States of America: 50 states.

Fun fact:
The entire size of Nigeria fits inside two US states combined - Texas and Arizona.

Brazil: 26 states and 1 FCT.

Fun fact:
Brazil is nine (9) times the size of Nigeria.

Amalekki:
United States of America: 50 states.

Fun fact:
The entire size of Nigeria fits inside two US states combined - Texas and Arizona.

Brazil: 26 states and 1 FCT.

Fun fact:
Brazil is nine (9) times the size of Nigeria.

THE BIGGEST MISTAKE U CAN MAKE IS COMPARE NIGERIA TO USA OR BRAZIL.

NIGERIA IS NOT ON THEIR LEVEL.

THAT IS JUST THE TRUTH.


THE EASIEST WAY TO CRASH THIS COUNTRY IS TO JUMP FROM ONE SYSTEM TO ANOTHER SYSTEM, U WILL REAP CHAOS.

CURRECT SYSTEM IS STATE AND CAPITAL, WHY JUMP TO REGIONALISM IF U ARE NOT MAD.

ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS SIMPLE, ADDITIONAL STATE TO CREATE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL 6 REGIONS.

Just as my apex socio-cultural group,PANDEF has spoken,I support the creation of new states in its totality.
But it should be based on the report of the last confab.
Additional 2 states to the S/E,one state each to the S/S,S/W,N/C and N/E to level up with the 7 states status of the N/W.
Anything other than that is bushit.

WHENEVER NIGERIA WANT TO MOVE FORWARD, I NOTICE THEIR ARE THOSE AMONGST US THAT WILL START PUSHING BACKWARD.


WE DID REGIONALISM, IGBO WAS FIGHTING IGBO INSIDE THE REGION.


THE PROBLEM WITH RIVERS AND EBONYI STARTED IN THE REGION.


YORUBA WERE FIHTING YORUBA INSIDE THE REGION, I ALREADY POSTED THE CLIP.


THE NORTH WERE FIGHTING EACH OTHER INSIDE THE REGION.


REGIONALISM IS THE LAST THING NIGERIA NEED.


NA REGIONALISM SEND AMBAZONIA TO CAMEROON.

IF WE WERE DOING STATE AND CAPITAL AMBAZONIA WOULD STILL BE INSIDE NIGERIA.

Got you. I was multitasking & mixed up what I read.

legitnow1:
THE BIGGEST MISTAKE U CAN MAKE IS COMPARE NIGERIA TO USA OR BRAZIL.

NIGERIA IS NOT ON THEIR LEVEL.

THAT IS JUST THE TRUTH.


THE EASIEST WAY TO CRASH THIS COUNTRY IS TO JUMP FROM ONE SYSTEM TO ANOTHER SYSTEM, U WILL REAP CHAOS.

CURRECT SYSTEM IS STATE AND CAPITAL, WHY JUMP TO REGIONALISM IF U ARE NOT MAD.

ALL THAT IS NEEDED IS SIMPLE, ADDITIONAL STATE TO CREATE EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL 6 REGIONS.

THIS IS REGIONALISM IN SOUTH WEST REGION OF AWOLOWO



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8exqVNjOysw

SOME PEOPLE WILL HEAR GRAMMAR THAT THEY DONT UNDERSTAND AND NEXT TIME REPEAT IT.


THAT IS HOW U END UP WITH WRONG SYSTEMS AND WRONG LEADERS.

So South South resources will be used to run this again?

Let every states be responsible for thier own resources, n not parasiting on south south

back2sender:
So South South resources will be used to run this again?

Let every states be responsible for thier own resources, n not parasiting on south south

U ARE TALKING RESOURCES, U DONT SEE NORTH WEST ALONE CARRY 7 STATES.


WE ARE SAYING AT LEAST MAKE IT 7 STATES IN ALL 6 REGIONS FIRST.


Y NORTH WEST WIL COLLECT ADDITIONAL ON TOP OUR HEAD.

legitnow1:
U ARE TALKING RESOURCES, U DONT SEE NORTH WEST ALONE CARRY 7 STATES.


WE ARE SAYING AT LEAST MAKE IT 7 STATES IN ALL 6 REGIONS FIRST.


Y NORTH WEST WIL COLLECT ADDITIONAL ON TOP OUR HEAD.

Each state must be responsible for thier own resources and NOT a parasite on south south oil.

back2sender:
Each state must be responsible for thier own resources and NOT a parasite on south south oil.

FORGET OIL, THAT ONE IS ALREADY GONE.


DEMAND FAIRNESS IN ALLOCATION AMONGST THE REGIONS.



AS WE TALK TODAY, A MAN FROM THE NORTH IS REFINING AND SELLING AVIATION FUEL TO INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES AND ALSO THE OIL YOU USE IN NIGERIA.

SO THAT OIL CRY IS NOT THE PRESSING ISSUE NOW.


LET THEM GIVE ALL OF US 7 STATES IN OUR REGION.


WE NEED TO ENJOY WHAT THE NORTH WEST HAVE BEEN ENJOYING AT OUR EXPENSE.

legitnow1:
FORGET OIL, THAT ONE IS ALREADY GONE.


DEMAND FAIRNESS IN ALLOCATION AMONGST THE REGIONS.



AS WE TALK TODAY, A MAN FROM THE NORTH IS REFINING AND SELLING AVIATION FUEL TO INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES AND ALSO THE OIL YOU USE IN NIGERIA.

SO THAT OIL CRY IS NOT THE PRESSING ISSUE NOW.


LET THEM GIVE ALL OF US 7 STATES IN OUR REGION.

Oil is still driving this country.

Why should northern states be more than southern states in the first place when naa empty mass of land with no contributions to the country economy.

Let every states be responsible for their own resources

back2sender:
Oil is still driving this country.

Why should northern states be more than southern states in the first place when naa empty mass of land with no contributions to the country economy.

Let every states be responsible for their own resources

MY BROTHER, IT IS CALLED MONKEY THEY WORK, BABOON DEY CHOP.

1 REGION NWEST IS OWNING 7 STATES, OTHERS WILL NEED TO HAVE 7 STATES EACH.

THAT MEANS NOTHING MORE THAN 7 STATES IS NEED.


777

Rubbish. Even if this thrash is to be looked at, where is Anioma state?



if you like put ndi oma state, put all the whole Nigeria, e still no reach igbo nation.


Texas still big pass 90 % of old and new states combined.

Rather than concluding the process of creating state police and moving back to true federalism?

seunayantokun:
Rather than concluding the process of creating state police and moving back to true federalism?

U ALREADY HAVE AMOTEKUN.

U CAN CREATE STATE VIGILANTE, LIKE ANAMBRA.


WHAT WE WANT IS ALL REGION TO HAVE EQUAL AMOUNT OF STATE.


NO DEVIATING FROM THE PROGRAMME, LET US MOVE FORWARD.

Great100000:
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); Ijebu, Ogun (Ogun); Oke-Ogun/Ijesha (Oyo/Ogun/Osun)

The committee stated that the creation of new states must meet constitutional requirements, including a two-thirds majority approval from the National Assembly, the affected State Houses of Assembly, and Local Government Councils.

Afenifere, Arewa Groups Reject Proposal

However, major socio-cultural groups, including Afenifere and the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), have rejected the proposal, describing it as “ridiculous and unnecessary.”

The National Organising Secretary of Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu in an interview with Punch, dismissed the move, stating that it contradicts Afenifere’s longstanding demand for true federalism.

“Instead of addressing the core structural issues plaguing Nigeria, this initiative appears to be a mere political exercise that will further weaken governance and deepen economic inefficiencies.’’

Afenifere has consistently advocated genuine fiscal federalism, similar to what Nigeria’s founding fathers agreed upon before independence.

Omololu noted, “The creation of more states without a viable economic foundation will only compound the financial burden on the nation, as many existing states are already struggling to generate sufficient Internally Generated Revenue and rely heavily on federal allocations to survive.

“Turning every local government into a state is not the solution to Nigeria’s governance challenges. The real issue is not the number of states but the dysfunctional federal structure that has concentrated power at the centre, stifling regional development.”

Instead of proliferating states that may later be unviable, Afenifere urged the National Assembly to focus on constitutional reforms that would devolve power, return resource control to the regions, and grant states the autonomy to develop at their own pace.

“Nigeria needs a system where states or regions control their resources and contribute an agreed percentage to the federal government, just as it was during the First Republic. This is the only path to sustainable development, not the reckless creation of more administrative units.

“Afenifere rejects this proposal and calls on well-meaning Nigerians to resist attempts to distract from the real conversation—restructuring and true federalism,” Omololu declared.

Arewa Consultative Forum Oppose Lawmakers’ Move

The Arewa Consultative Forum similarly expressed strong opposition to the proposed creation of 31 new states, describing the idea as unnecessary.

Ohanaeze Endorse Move

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide declared that the South-East should be allocated more states to address “the wrongs that had been done to the region on state creation.’’

Ohanaeze’s National Publicity Secretary, Ezechi Chukwu, stated, “It is unfortunate that such a bill is also aimed at suppressing the South-East as usual. It is completely unacceptable that Southeast should be appropriated only five states.

“South-East, all these while, is the only zone in the Federal Republic of Nigeria that has the least number of states irrespective of our population and our contributions both economically and infrastructural development of the nation.

“So, giving southeast such a small number of five states in this bill when others that already have advantages orchestrated by successive governments before now is quite unacceptable and unfortunately, it is above all antithetical to the commonwealth of the South-Easterners and the so-called equity we are preaching in the country.”

He added, “South-East deserves more states more than any other zone in the country because South-East is the only zone that has been short-changed over the years by successive governments. So, if justice and equity should prevail southeast must be given the highest number of states.

“So, if the Federal Government fails to correct the wrongs that had been done to the South-East over the years, this is the time to at least give this equation some terms of balance by appropriating more number states to the South-East to make up with the other geopolitical zones.”

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum observed that the creation of more states could be meaningful if all the geo-political zones in the country have equal states as agreed in the last constitutional conference.

The spokesman for PANDEF, Christopher Ominimini, however, queried the viability of new states, pointing out that states should be created based on self-sustainability.

If the creation of more states became necessary, he argued it should be done equally across the board to even with the North-West, which has seven states.

Anything short of that, he noted, would be a perpetuation of the injustice in the country.

He said a situation where more states would be created to depend on the oil and gas from the Niger Delta region, while other states with mineral resources are allowed to exploit theirs is not the way to go.

He stated, “ Well, it is the right of the people to call for the creation of states. However, the most important thing is that in the last constitutional conference, it was agreed that all the geopolitical zones should have seven states each as it is in the North-West.

“So, the South -East should have additional two states so that it would be seven states. The South- West should have additional states to make it seven states.

He added, “But the question we want to ask is ‘will the states be viable?’ Do they have the means of survival if the vision of our forefathers are kept to? Because the vision of our forefathers who fought for the independence of this country is that the various states should control their resources and pay tax to the centre.”



https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/ex-nassembly-members-groups-fault-reps-31-new-states-proposal/%3famp

See the uselessness of Nigerian lawmakers.
Everywhere agbada, agbada. Khaki beat the hell out of Nigeria , now agbada is burying her.
The 36 States you currently have you can’t manage the system. That’s how they continue marrying wives and reproducing seeds.

Idiots

u3fine:
State creation will not see the light of day. It's just an effort in futility. We don't need more states; what we need is more Local Governments to be closer to the grassroots for development. Creating more states opens more avenues for siphoning funds.

If they want to create more states, each state should control its resources to sustain itself and send a percentage to the Federal Government.

Even the local governments are all useless under this current arrangement.

Useless foooools with misplaced priorities.

That means the Federal Legislative buildings will be full of ndi mmadu
This is joke taken too far

Is this the solution to our problems now?