The sustained efforts of the Deputy Speaker of the Home of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, to make sure the creation of a further state within the South East geopolitical zone have yielded outcomes, because the Joint Committee of the Senate and Home of Representatives on Structure Assessment has authorised the transfer.
The choice was reached on Saturday throughout a two-day retreat held in Lagos, the place Kalu made a powerful case for the South East, citing the rules of fairness, justice, and equity.
At the moment, the South East is the one area in Nigeria with 5 states, whereas the opposite 5 geopolitical zones have both six or seven states every.
Confronted with 55 proposals for state creation throughout the nation, Kalu — who co-chaired the Joint Committee alongside the Deputy Senate President, Senator Jibrin Barau — passionately appealed to members to help the South East’s demand for steadiness and inclusiveness.
Lawmakers who spoke through the session reportedly aligned with Kalu’s argument, acknowledging that the South East deserves a further state for equity within the federal construction.
Following deliberations, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central, North East) moved the movement for the creation of a further state within the South East. The movement was seconded by Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka (Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, Ogun State, South West) and unanimously adopted by the committee.
This marks the primary time a proper step towards creating an additional state for the area has efficiently superior via the legislative course of.
Kalu’s advocacy through the retreat was extensively counseled, reflecting his continued legislative dedication to addressing the South East’s long-standing demand for equitable illustration within the federation.
As well as, the Joint Committee resolved to ascertain a subcommittee to additional assessment proposals for the creation of extra states and native authorities areas throughout all geopolitical zones. The Structure Assessment Committee is at present contemplating 278 proposals submitted for analysis.
By Levinus Nwabughiogu
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