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Senate Sets July 4–5 for Anioma State Public Hearing

Ned Munir Nwoko, Senator Representing Delta North District, in National Assembly
ABUJA/Nigeria: Momentum for the creation of Anioma State has gained significant traction as the Nigerian Senate has slated a public hearing on the proposal for July 4th and 5th, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

The hearing follows the successful first and second readings of the Anioma State creation bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District at the National Assembly. It marks a pivotal phase in the legislative process for what proponents describe as a long-overdue restructuring for fairness, cultural recognition, and administrative balance in Nigeria’s federal structure.

Stakeholders from across Delta North and beyond — including traditional rulers, intellectuals, community leaders, youth and women groups, and socio-cultural organizations, are expected to make formal presentations and contributions during the session.

Speaking in an interview ahead of the public hearing, Senator Nwoko described the event as “historic” and called for mass participation from all segments of Anioma society. He reiterated that the movement for Anioma State was not born out of personal ambition, but rather the fulfillment of a long-standing collective aspiration.

“This is a compelling historical movement,” Senator Nwoko said. “Legendary figures like Sir Dennis Osadebay, Obi Professor Chike Edozien, and Senator Nosike Ikpo initiated the agitation. These departed heroes dreamt of Anioma as a beacon of genuine progress and cultural identity.”

He maintained that the people of Delta North overwhelmingly support the creation of Anioma State and that the effort enjoys increasing political momentum across the country.

“I am confident in the realization of Anioma State. President Bola Tinubu is responsive and sympathetic to the cause. The National Assembly has been receptive, and majority of Nigerian states, particularly from the South-South and South-East, are showing clear signs of support. The goodwill is encouraging,” he said.

The Senator, widely respected for his audacity and legislative accomplishments, is credited with initiating the Paris Club loan refund scheme that significantly eased Nigeria’s economic crisis during a recession. He is also recognized as the first Black African to embark on an expedition to Antarctica and as founder of the first sports university in Sub-Saharan Africa.

With public anticipation building, the upcoming Senate public hearing is widely seen as a crucial step in translating a decades-long aspiration into constitutional and political reality.

Ikaeniyan0:
Anioma will never b part of the south east

Ikaeniyan0:
Anioma will never b part of the south east

gidgiddy:
The constitution of Nigeria does not recognise anywhere in Nigeria as South East

chiefolododo:
Every region should have equal states

Decrease North West by 1 and increase southeast by 1

Creamypie:
Ned nwoko wan deceive easterners. Na last last,na we, the people go vote whether or not to join ipob east. That na after governor, all house of assembly, senators, councilors and kings don agree. Last I checked, Dein of Agbor don shun Igbo, east affiliation, same as isele uku king in live videos. Ndokwa ukwuani don reply Ned nwoko. Na easterners carry ipob matter for head wan carry anioma matter for head.

Mrexcell:
Oga wake up this is not about joining the south east but about real development, anioma people and the igbos are already culturally connected which everyone knows so I don't know what u are talking about. The uhrobos are also planning to get their own state with headquarters in ughelli cause they have always felt cheated with the location of asaba as delta state capital.

Creamypie:
your write up is same like a guest asking his hosts wife how often she feels Hot and if she's sexually satisfied by her husband, his host.urhobos and delta ethnic groups in all 3 senatorial groups don't complain of marginalization.all of Una for east go dey put long throat for our zone, after destroying your own with ipob and relocating south to enjoy freedom. No civilian government ever Created a state, only military, cos its easier for bola tinubu to make his son seyi to succede I'm and son of seyi to succede him than for anioma to be created and be part of KANU ipob east. Go and look at the clause

Mrexcell:
Total gibberish so uhrobos, ijaws and itsekiris will block development from coming to their areas because they don't want delta north that doesn't even have much oil resources to join the south east does that make any sense to u? Are uhrobos, ijaws and itsekiris related by blood or language to anioma people? The real influential people that will decide what will happen are out there holding their secret meetings while faceless people like you who are completely useless to influence anything are here with just a random anonymous useless opinion that's obviously based on hate and bigotry.

Creamypie:
Ned nwoko wan deceive easterners. Na last last,na we, the people go vote whether or not to join ipob east. That na after governor, all house of assembly, senators, councilors and kings don agree. Last I checked, Dein of Agbor don shun Igbo, east affiliation, same as isele uku king in live videos. Ndokwa ukwuani don reply Ned nwoko. Na easterners carry ipob matter for head wan carry anioma matter for head.

Creamypie:
y'all from east are ignorant folks.Ned nwoko or whatever are powerless on this.governor, all reps, senators, councilors and chairmen, kings, of which are working with oba of Benin, h. o.a members, then people will vote in referendum, and with 75% majority, of which ika ndokwa/ukwuani are 5 local government, isele uku, wey be Aniocha, their king no want, same as Ika. In fact saying Ika, ndokwa and ukwuani are Igbo means trouble, b4 senators at senate will vote 2/3rd

Creamypie:
y'all from east are ignorant folks.Ned nwoko or whatever are powerless on this.governor, all reps, senators, councilors and chairmen, kings, of which are working with oba of Benin, h. o.a members, then people will vote in referendum, and with 75% majority, of which ika ndokwa/ukwuani are 5 local government, isele uku, wey be Aniocha, their king no want, same as Ika. In fact saying Ika, ndokwa and ukwuani are Igbo means trouble, b4 senators at senate will vote 2/3rd

Mrexcell:
If they are not igbos why did they all accept to be tagged delta igbo? Oga take ur fight to the uhrobos who I learnt are already in advance stage to conclude to present a bill to the nass for the creation of uhrobo or ethiope state and not me or imaginary igbo people that want to force u to join the south east.

Odingo1:
Why are you pained, some of you don’t know that Geopolitical zones are not recognised by Nigeria constitution and may never be recognised because the North always oppose it because they want 1 northern Nigeria. Geopolitical zones is Alex Ekwueme idea during Abacha conference that later adopted by Obasanjo but never included officially in the constitution.

Mrexcell:
If they are not igbos why did they all accept to be tagged delta igbo?

Creamypie:
make Una no waste Una time, else Una go cry blood.no square inch of south joins east

Mrexcell:
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Cry which blood what's even the contributions of ur area to the development of delta state and nigeria? People that has the resources to fight for are not even making any noise it's inconsequential people like u people that wants igbos to cry for? Absolutely nothing will happen if anioma state is created u guys are just too irrelevant in nigeria's politics so go rest ur arse somewhere abeg.

gidgiddy:
The constitution of Nigeria does not recognise anywhere in Nigeria as South East

ElevationD:
Sorry to burst your bubble friend. No shoooook mouth for wetin you no know.

1. Okpai power plant generates 480 megawatts, distributed to your Nigeria.

2. Ongoing upgrade of the same power plant to 930 megawatts to add to the national consumption.

3. Delta north is part of the oil producing areas of Delta state. Oil and natural gas resources abound.

4. Over 50 communities in Delta north have oil and gas in abundance. Examples are: Umunede, Ute-okpu, Akumazi, Ute-erume, Ute-Ogbeje, Ekuku-Agbor, Nsukwa, Olodu, Ewuru, Agbor, Idumuesah and Ejeme, Ewuru, Olodu, etc. Oil exploitation has been carried out in Oko Ogbele in Oshimili South.

5. Delta North plays a significant role in is a major exporter of petroleum, Palm oil, palm kernels, rubber rubber and timber.

6. The land is rich. The population is more than enough. Afterall Bayelsa state has just 8 or so local governments.

So now tell us who are the people who have the resources please.