- The House of Representatives received 31 proposals for new states as part of ongoing constitutional amendments, with Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu emphasizing adherence to legal procedures
- The process of state creation in Nigeria involves five key steps which must be strictly adhered to
- Despite multiple proposals, no new state has been created since 1999 due to the stringent constitutional requirements and the complexity of the approval process
The process of creating a new state in Nigeria requires multiple legal and legislative steps.
Photo credit: @OfficialBenKaluSource: TwitterHow does constitutional amendments work in Nigeria?Step 1: A formal request must be submittedThe creation of a new state in Nigeria follows a rigorous constitutional process.
Photo credit: @OfficialBenKaluSource: Twitter
- This request must receive support from at least a two-thirds majority of representatives in the affected area, including:
- Members of the Senate and House of Representatives
- The House of Assembly of the state where the new state is being proposed
- Local government councils within the affected region
Step 2: Conducting a referendumStep 3: Approval by the federation’s statesStep 4: Endorsement by the National AssemblyStep 5: Presidential assentWhy more state creation may failAnalyst advises Reps members to create 774 new states
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