The bill, spearheaded by lawmaker Godwin Offiono alongside three co-sponsors, aims to amend the 1999 Constitution, potentially adding a seventh state to Nigeria’s South-South region.
Presenting the bill to his colleagues, Offiono highlighted its focus on fairness and regional balance, stating, “The essence of this bill is rested on equity.”
According to Offiono, Ogoja State’s creation would address calls for fair representation within the South-South, a region where residents have long advocated for enhanced local governance.
