Full List: Approved 31 New States and Their Locations in Nigeria

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has put forward a proposal for the creation of 31 new states in Nigeria. This move, if approved by the National Assembly, will significantly expand the country’s administrative divisions from 36 to 67 states, surpassing the 50-state structure of the United States.

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu presided over the plenary session on Thursday, during which the proposal was presented. The committee, chaired by Kalu, outlined the proposed states across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

Breakdown of Proposed New States

North-Central

1. Benue Ala State (from Benue State)
2. Okun State (from Kogi State)
3. Okura State (from Kogi State)
4. Confluence State (from Kogi State)
5. Apa-Agba State (from Benue South Senatorial District)
6. Apa State (from Benue State)
7. Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja (as a 37th state)

North-East

8. Amana State (from Adamawa State)
9. Katagum State (from Bauchi State)
10. Savannah State (from Borno State)
11. Muri State (from Taraba State)

North-West

12. New Kaduna State (from Kaduna State)
13. Gurara State (from Kaduna State)
14. Tiga State (from Kano State)
15. Kainji State (from Kebbi State)
16. Ghari State (from Kano State)

South-East

17. Etiti State (newly proposed sixth state in the zone)
18. Adada State (from Enugu State)
19. Urashi State (from South East geopolitical zone)
20. Orlu State (from the South Eastern Region)
21. Aba State (from the South Eastern Region)

South-South

22. Ogoja State (from Cross River State)
23. Warri State (from Delta State)
24. Bori State (from Rivers State)
25. Obolo State (from Rivers and Akwa Ibom States)

South-West

26. Toru-Ebe State (from Delta, Edo, and Ondo States)
27. Ibadan State (from Oyo State)
28. Lagoon State (from Lagos State)
29. Ijebu State (from Ogun State)
30. Oke-Ogun State (from Ogun State)
31. Ife-Ijesha State (from Oyo and Osun States)

Implications of the Proposal

If the National Assembly approves the proposal, Nigeria will experience a major administrative restructuring. The creation of new states aims to address issues related to governance, economic development, and political representation across different regions. However, the proposal is subject to further legislative scrutiny before it can be implemented.