Full list of 31 new states proposed by House of Reps Committee

IdomavoiceFeb 6, 2025Read original

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review on Thursday proposed the creation of 31 new states in the country.

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reports that Nigeria’s number of sub-national governments will increase to 67, as the country currently has 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Here is the full list of the 31 new states proposed by Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review:

Okun State

– from Kogi

Okura State

– from Kogi

Confluence State

– from Kogi

Benue Apa State

– from Benue

Apa State

– from Benue

FCT State

– Federal Capital Territory

Amana State

– from Adamawa

Katagum State

– from Bauchi

Savannah State

– from Borno

Muri State

– from Taraba

New Kaduna State

– from Kaduna

Gujarat State

– from Kaduna

Tiga State

– from Kano

Ari State

– from Kano

Kainji State

– from Kebbi

Etiti State

– South East region

Orashi State

– South East region

Adada State

– from Enugu

Orlu State

– South East region

Aba State

– South East region

Ogoja State

– from Cross River

Warri State

– from Delta

Ori State

– from Rivers

Obolo State

– from Rivers

Torumbe State

– from Ondo

Ibadan State

– from Oyo

Lagoon State

– from Lagos

Ogun State

– with focus on Ijebu

Ijebu State

– from Ogun

Oke Ogun/Ijesha State

– from Oyo/Ogun/Osun

Ogun/Ijesha State

– further subdivision of Ogun/Osun States