Senate Approves 12 New States in Landmark Move to Reshape Nigeria’s Political Map
Historic decision aimed at equity, grassroots development, and national unity across all geo-political zones.
In a historic and far-reaching decision, the Nigerian Senate has approved the creation of 12 additional states, marking one of the most significant administrative reforms in the country’s recent history. The approval followed the third and final reading of the Senate Committee on State Creation’s report, after extensive nationwide consultations and deliberations.
The Senate emphasized that the move is designed to promote equitable representation, strengthen grassroots governance, and respond to decades-long calls for more inclusive state structures across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones.
The Newly Approved States:
South West:
Ijebu State – carved out of Ogun State
Ibadan State – created from Oyo State
South East:
Anim State – from parts of Anambra and Imo States
Adada State – from Enugu State
South South:
Toru-Ibe State – drawn from sections of Ondo, Edo, and Delta States
Obolo State – from Akwa Ibom State
North East:
Savanna State – from Borno State
Amana State – from Adamawa State
North West:
Tiga State – from Kano State
Gurara State – from Southern Kaduna
North Central:
Okura State – from Kogi State
Apa State – from Benue State
This unprecedented development, which requires further ratification and implementation, signals a bold step toward addressing imbalances in governance and empowering previously underrepresented communities.
An official gazette detailing the legal framework, boundaries, and administrative setup for the new states is expected to be published in the coming days.
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