A bill proposing the creation of Etiti state in the southeast region passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, July 2.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Amobi Ogah and four other representatives, seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to establish a new state carved out of the existing Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo states.
If approved, Etiti would become Nigeria’s 37th state, with its capital located at Lokpanta.
The proposed legislation aims to alter three sections of the constitution, including changing the number of states from 36 to 37 and adding Etiti to the official list of states.
Notably, the bill outlines plans to reassign 11 local government areas from their current states to the new Etiti state.
These local governments include Isuikwuato and Umu-Nneochi from Abia; Orumba North and South from Anambra; Ivo and Ohaozara from Ebonyi; Aninri, Awgu, and Oji River from Enugu; and Okigwe and Onuimo from Imo state.
