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Nigeria reveal 7 proposed new states for 2024: Full List Revealed
President Bola Tinubu’s Administration Pushes for Seven New States
In a landmark move, Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly spearheads a groundbreaking constitutional amendment, proposing seven new states across the country. Led by President Bola Tinubu, this initiative marks a significant shift in governance, aiming to set records unseen since the military era.
1. Oke-Ogun State: Carved from Oyo State, comprising 12 local government areas.
2. Ijebu State: Planned from Ogun State, encompassing nine strategic local government areas.
3. Ife-Ijesha State: Proposed from Osun State, featuring nine distinctive local government areas.
4. Adada State: Advancing in Enugu North, with six local government areas slated.
5. Etiti State: Spanning across the Southeast, integrating regions from Ebonyi, Enugu, Anambra, Abia, and Imo.
6. Orlu State: Envisioned with 28 local government areas in the Southeast.
7. Anioma State: Strategically designed with nine local government areas to enhance regional governance.
These proposed states promise to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape, underlining President Tinubu’s commitment to national development and legacy-building, with projects like the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and local government autonomy initiatives.