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Bill for Creation of Ogoja State Passes Second Reading in House of Reps

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Bill for Creation of Ogoja State Passes Second Reading in House of Reps | Daily Report Nigeria
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A bill proposing the establishment of Ogoja State has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives.

Sponsored by Godwin Offiono and three co-sponsors, the constitution alteration bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create an additional state in Nigeria’s South-South region.

During the plenary session, Offiono emphasized that the “essence of this bill is rested on equity,” highlighting the need for equitable representation and resource distribution in the area.

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If enacted, the bill would increase the number of states in the South-South to seven.

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