Proposed Creation of New States in Southwest Nigeria Gains Momentum
Recent proposals in Nigeria suggest the creation of new states in the Southwest region. These include Ijebu State, Coastal State, Igbomina State, and Ibadan State.
The bills for these new states are progressing through legislative processes, with sponsors like Olufemi Ogunbanwo, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and Jimoh Ibrahim advocating for their establishment. The creation of these states aims to enhance governance, economic growth, and infrastructure development within the proposed territories.
Notable figures like Oba Adedokun Abolarin, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have expressed support or caution regarding the state creation proposals.
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