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Check Out the Full List of 31 New States Proposed by Nigerian Senate — Is Yours Included?

Senate has proposed the creation of 31 new states across Nigeria. Check the full list and other details below.

GoldenNewsNg reports that the Nigerian Senate is reviewing proposals for the creation of 31 additional states across the country as part of the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution, in what could become the most significant restructuring of Nigeria’s federal system since independence.

Led by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, the Senate Committee on Constitution Review announced plans to hold zonal public hearings on July 4 and 5 in Lagos, Enugu, Ikot Ekpene, Jos, Maiduguri, and Kano. The hearings will gather citizen input on the sweeping reforms.

According to the committee, state creation proposals have emerged from all six geopolitical zones, with the North-East leading with seven requests, followed by the North-West (six), and five each from the South-West, South-South, and North-Central. The South-East is requesting three to five new states.

FULL LIST OF PROPOSED STATES

North-Central:

Benue Ala (from Benue)

Okun, Okura, Confluence (from Kogi)

Apa-Agba, Apa (from Benue)

Federal Capital Territory (to be a standalone 37th state)

North-East:

Amana (from Adamawa)

Katagum (from Bauchi)

Savannah (from Borno)

Muri (from Taraba)

North-West:

New Kaduna, Gurara (from Kaduna)

Tiga, Ghari (from Kano)

Kainji (from Kebbi)

South-East:

Etiti (proposed 6th SE state)

Adada (from Enugu)

Urashi, Orlu, Aba (from South-East region)

South-South:

Ogoja (from Cross River)

Warri (from Delta)

Bori (from Rivers)

Obolo (from Rivers/Akwa Ibom)

South-West:

Toru-Ebe (from Delta, Edo, Ondo)

Ibadan (from Oyo)

Lagoon (from Lagos)

Ijebu, Oke-Ogun (from Ogun)

Ife-Ijesha (from Oyo and Osun)

Other proposals under consideration include:

• ANIM State (from Anambra and Imo)

• Abak State (from Akwa Ibom)

• Some of these bills have already passed second reading in the National Assembly.

• Other Key Proposals in the Constitution Review

• Beyond state creation, the committee is considering several landmark reforms:

• Full autonomy for local governments, including independent election bodies.

• 20 bills on judicial reform, including setting judgment timelines and expanding tribunal powers.

• Creation of state police forces and security councils.

• Fiscal reforms to enforce budget timelines and improve revenue sharing.

• Gender inclusion, with reserved legislative seats for women.

• Diaspora voting rights and legal recognition of independent candidates.

• Expanded roles for traditional rulers through National and State Councils.

• Decentralisation of powers, including moving items like labour and shipping to the Concurrent List.

GoldenNewsNg reports that the Senate Committee urged all Nigerians to participate in the hearings, emphasizing that public input is vital to producing a constitution that reflects the country’s present-day realities and aspirations.

Source https://goldennewsng.com/check-out-the-full-list-of-31-new-states-proposed-by-nigerian-senate-is-yours-included/

Do we really need new states? I don't think so. Where is the money to finance the take off?

An exercise in futility. Every legislative cycle they embark on constitutional amendment without results.

Base on satellite pictures this are likely state only possible to create
Savannah state from borno state and adamawa
Katagum state from bauchi and kano state
Zaria state from kaduna and katsina state
Akure state from ondo and edo state
Ibadan state from oyo state.
Ijebu state from ogun state and lagos state
Warri state from delta state
Kainji state from niger and kebbi state

No new states! The existing ones are liabilities and dead weights. We can't keep reinforcing failure.

Problem no too much. My own is that if we can't live in peace maybe we should divide.

With which resource will they use to fund those states?
The country is borrowing money left and right to manage basic amenities and someone is thinking of more states.

Obiedun:
Do we really need new states? I don't think so. Where is the money to finance the take off?

we need more state and local government . The population has increase

ratcock:
An exercise in futility. Every legislative cycle they embark on constitutional amendment without results.

if they dont create state. They hand over to the police and military

Tinubuadvocate:
Problem no too much. My own is that if we can't live in peace maybe we should divide.

there will be no peace except you create new local government and state to divide the people from fighting

By the time they carve out Lagoon from Lagos state,the remaining parts will be left for touts, agberoes,mogbomoyas, pickpockets,etc.....

Btw, only lagosians from Ogbomosho Oshogbo Ibadan iragbiji are crying over this o. 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

manck:
there will be no peace except you create new local government and state to divide the people from fighting

Oga are you afraid of outright division... For once I agree with tinubuadvocate

manck:
we need more state and local government . The population has increase

If you talk of local Government,I agree but state, no no no. Most of this state cannot stand on their own. Without federal allocation they can't pay salaries. Infact we should merge some states. Besides where will the government get the money for the take off of the new states?

Justiceleague1:
By the time they carve out Lagoon from Lagos state,the remaining parts will be left for touts, agberoes,mogbomoyas, pickpockets,etc.....

Btw, only lagosians from Ogbomosho Oshogbo Ibadan iragbiji are crying over this o. 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

lagos does not need a state. Lagos is doing fine Lagos is doing fine

Obiedun:
If you talk of local Government,I agree but state, no no no. Most of this state cannot stand on their own. Without federal allocation they can't pay salaries. Infact we should merge some states. Besides where will the government get the money for the take off of the new states?

so are saying ebonyi state should be merge enugu state. Bayelsa state should be merge with rivers. Abia state should merge with imo state. Akwa ibom merge with cross river. The other state are doing fine

destraction+destraction=destractions/by political will=what？

who na never fit do security for the 36 states Wer they, na 31 who na wan come secure?..

Wen those in charge of nation destiny, are people without foresight and lack planning, such society would be dancing in the midst of poverty and becomes object of ridicules.


You people have nothing to contribute meaningfully, except university or states creation, projects you are embarking upon in other to make the seat permanent for you.

How would state creation, elevate economy prosperity of Ur nation?

The one created, how many of them are visible enough to take care of herself without federal government monthly allowances?

Ask them reason for state creation now, deep inside them, for more opportunities to become Govs, senators and have access to state resources.

No state will be created! Stop allowing them to waste your mental energies

ummuna bia oh give me hope biko

(abụọ otu itoolu itoolu anọ atọ efu otu atọ efu) Uba Nwabrije Michael

Nonsense. the 36 states are struggling to survive you want to add more burdens to an already broke state?

You cannot take good care of the 36 states Nigeria already have and develop them..you are looking for 31 more states.. nawaaooo

Nonsense. 90% of the existing states are not even viable

Great100000:
Source https://goldennewsng.com/check-out-the-full-list-of-31-new-states-proposed-by-nigerian-senate-is-yours-included/

Golden News Ng?... Is that a credible news outlet in Nigeria? If it's NOT from any of the major news outlets such as Punch, then this report has to be verified properly

Should this be a priority right now with ball the insecurity and suffering, very useless senate. they would never discuss or bring up topics that would benefit the masses they represent.....
over 20 soldiers kpaid by bandits that doesnt bother them.

The allocation will make Nigeria the poorest country in the world because new states will clamour for same allocation as old states.

Using tax payers money to sponsor rubbish Kia we're doom

Serious wahala for the children that must recite State and capital. This is too much

Please state policing should be one of the major things that should be advocated for now.

And security declared state of emergency.

They should leave us with all these 2027 compaign fake strategies.

Why should I disclose the reason behind this?

Them get sense die.