House of Representatives passes a bill creating a new state on second reading.

A bill seeking the creation of Ogoja State has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The bill, sponsored by Godwin Offiono and three other lawmakers, aims to amend the 1999 Constitution to create an additional state in the South-south region.

It seeks to address the long-standing demand for a separate state by the people of Ogoja.

If passed into law, Ogoja State would become the seventh state in the South-south region, potentially bringing about a new wave of development and representation to the area.

Moving the motion, Mr. Offiono emphasized that the “essence of this bill is rooted in equity.”