Bills for New States: Second Reading Insights

Second Reading of Bills for Four New States

​The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced several bills proposing the creation of new states, with four such bills recently passing their second reading. ​

One notable proposal is the creation of New Oyo State, with Oyo town designated as its capital. This bill, sponsored by Hon. Adeniyi Adeyemi and six others, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish the new state, while renaming the remaining part of the current Oyo State as Ibadan State, with Ibadan as its capital.

Another significant bill aims to create Orlu State in the South-East region, to be carved out from parts of Imo, Abia, and Anambra States, with Orlu as the proposed capital. Sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and others, this bill has passed its first reading and is set for a second reading. ​

Similarly, a bill proposing the establishment of Etiti State, encompassing communities from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States, has scaled its first reading. The proposed capital for Etiti State has not been specified.

These legislative efforts are part of a broader constitutional amendment process, with 39 amendment bills recently passing their second reading in the House. These amendments address various sectors, including judicial reforms, electoral matters, security, and inclusive governance.

The progression of these bills reflects ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s administrative structure and the potential reconfiguration of its federating units.​

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