Bill to create new state passes second reading in House of Reps
A bill to create Ogoja State from Cross River has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.
Co-sponsored by Godwin Offiono and three other lawmakers, the proposal seeks to amend the 1999 constitution to carve out a new state in the South-South region.
Moving the motion, Mr Offiono said the “essence of this bill is rested on equity.”
The bill progressed after a voice vote led by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during Thursday’s plenary session.
It has now been forwarded to the committee on constitutional review for further action.
The national assembly is actively working on constitutional amendments, including the creation of new states.
Since Nigeria’s return to democratic governance in 1999, no new state has been created.
