Discover the Complete List of 31 New States Proposed by Nigerian Senate – Is Your State Included?

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

Startsmart Nigeria gathered that the Nigerian Senate is evaluating 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. list of new states in Nigeria

According to the committee, state creation proposals have appeared 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 3 to 5 new states.

LIST OF NEW STATES IN NIGERIA

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 ReviewBeyond 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. list of new states in Nigeria

Startsmartng gathered that the Senate Committee warns 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. list of new states in Nigeria

More updates to follow as the process unfolds.