The bill proposes Lokpanta in Abia State as the capital.
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Different shades of Labour, Dangote’s new voice, and Akpabio’s condescension, By Zainab Suleiman Okino It aims to carve out a new state from the five South-east states of Abia, Enugu, Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo.According to the synopsis of the bill presented by Mr Ogah, the proposed state will comprise 11 local government areas .
It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Mr Ogah explained that the bill seeks to address a longstanding issue of regional parity and administrative efficiency within the South-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria.
The bill was passed for the second stage without debate by the House, and when it was put to a vote by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, members unanimously voted in support. However, the bill may have to contend with another bill sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere . That bill seeks to create Orlu State with Orlu as the capital.
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