If created, the South East, which currently has only five states—Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Anambra, and Abia—will match the number of states in five of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones. Several legislators from the region have pushed for these new states, some collectively and others individually. Lawyer Kelechi Anwu commented on the process, stating that while the demand is justified, the procedure is “rowdy.” In the Senate, Senator Ned Nwoko from Delta North (APC) introduced a bill for the creation of Anioma State, which has passed the first reading. Nwoko argues that this bill addresses historical issues and...Read The Full Story Here ▶