New States: Bill For Ijebu State Scales 2nd Reading

Reps Advance Bill to Create Ijebu State from Ogun

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill proposing the creation of Ijebu State from the present Ogun State in Nigeria’s South-West region.

The bill, sponsored by Hon. Olufemi Ogunbanwo (Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North East/Odogbolu Federal Constituency) and three other lawmakers, scaled through its second reading during plenary.

The proposed law seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution as part of broader efforts by some lawmakers to create new states across the country, aimed at promoting fair representation, equity, and balanced development.

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Presiding over the session, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu referred the bill to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further consideration.

The National Assembly is currently conducting a comprehensive review of the 1999 Constitution. Earlier in January, Kalu, who also chairs the Constitution Review Committee, noted that the amendment process aims to strengthen Nigeria’s federal structure and enhance governance at all levels.