The Nigerian National Assembly has initiated administrative procedures to transmit a constitutional amendment bill to President Muhammadu Buhari. The bill seeks to establish new states, following the completion of approval by 28 state legislatures. The process began in Abuja on Sunday.
The proposed amendment aims to restructure the country’s administrative divisions by creating additional states. This follows a series of legislative efforts across multiple states to meet the constitutional requirements for state creation. The National Assembly’s move marks a key step in the process, as the bill must now be formally submitted to the presidency for further review.
State creation has been a recurring topic in Nigerian politics, with several states having pursued the process in recent years. The current proposal is part of ongoing discussions about regional balance and governance. While the exact number of new states and their boundaries remain under consideration, the legislative progress highlights the political momentum behind the reform. The next phase will involve presidential approval and subsequent parliamentary debate.
