A Significant Development Has Occurred in The House of Representatives, as a bill seeking to establish a New State, Etiti, has successfully passed its first reading.
The proposed state, Etiti, will be carved out of five existing states in the South East region, namely Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo State.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Amobi Godwin Ogah and four other lawmakers from the affected communities, aims to alter sections 3, 4, and 5 of the 1999 Constitution.
The creation of Etiti state will result in the renaming of the 36 states to 37, with Etiti inserted after Enugu in the list of states.
The proposed, with Lokpanta serving as its headquarters.
The affected local government areas include Isuikwuato, Umu-Nneochi from Abia State, Orumba North, Orumba South from Anambra State, Ivo, Ohaozara from Ebonyi State, Aninri, Agwu, Oji River from Enugu State, and Okigwe, Onuimo from Imo State.
The passage of the bill marks a crucial step towards the creation of Etiti state, pending further readings and approvals.
If successful, the creation of Etiti state will have significant implications for the political and administrative landscape of the South East region.
The move is seen as a response to the long-standing demands for a separate state by the affected communities, who have been seeking greater autonomy and representation.
The development is being closely watched, as it has the potential to pave the way for further state creations and boundary adjustments in the country.
Bill To Create Etiti State Passes First Reading In House Of Representatives
