The Nigerian House of Representatives has moved forward a bill to create Ogoja State, aiming to enhance regional equity in the South-South. Sponsored by Representative Godwin Offiono, the bill has passed its second reading and will be reviewed by the Constitution Review Committee for further evaluation.
The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced a bill that aims to establish Ogoja State in the South-South region, amending the 1999 Constitution. Introduced by Representative Godwin Offiono and three others, the bill focuses on achieving greater regional balance and equity. Speaking during the plenary session on Thursday, Offiono highlighted that creating an additional state in the South-South would strengthen representation and address concerns about fairness within the region.
The bill passed its second reading without opposition from House members and has been forwarded to the Committee on Constitution Review for further consideration. If enacted, Ogoja State would be the seventh state in the South-South region, reflecting an important shift in Nigeria’s state structure.
