- The bill seeking an additional state in the southeast region has passed its first reading at the House of Representatives and currently awaiting a second reading
- The state if created will be known as ‘Orlu State’, with its capital in Orlu, according to new reports
- The bill was sponsored by the member representing Ideato North/ Ideato South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, and 15 others
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
The House of Representatives has taken a step toward creating a new state in the country’s southeast geo-political zone.
