31/07/2025
THE NIGERIAN SENATE APPROVES THE CREATION OF 12 NEW STATES.. Please this is a must watch for everybody for it is very important.. Kindly follow us on for more informations and updates. Hence we share valuable insightful and impactful informations to our own learning usefulness and awareness campaign.
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In a historic decision poised to reshape Nigeria’s political and administrative structure, the Senate has approved the creation of 12 additional states across the country’s six geo-political zones.The approval came after the third and final reading of the Senate Committee on State Creation’s report, following extensive consultations nationwide. The move is aimed at promoting equitable representation, improving local governance, and addressing long standing demands from various regions.
TalkuTalku News Worldwide hinted that the Newly Approved States are as follows:
SOUTH WEST
1.Ijebu State –Carved out of Ogun State
2.Ibadan State – Carved out of Oyo State
SOUTH EAST
3.Anim State – From parts of Anambra and Imo States
4.Adada State – From Enugu State
SOUTH SOUTH
5.Toru-Ibe State – Drawn from sections of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States
6.Obolo State – From Akwa Ibom State
NORTH EAST
7.Savanna State – From Borno State
8.Amana State – From Adamawa State
9.Tiga State – From Kano State
10.Gurara State – From Southern Kaduna
NORTH CENTRAL
11.Okura State – From Kogi State
12.Apa State – From Benue State
This landmark move underscores the Senate’s resolve to foster national unity, inclusiveness, and sustainable development. It also marks a significant response to long-standing agitations for increased state representation and grassroots empowerment.An official gazette detailing the new states and their administrative frameworks is expected to be released shortly.