The Senate has moved one step closer to the creation of Ijebu State following the passage of the bill for its establishment on Tuesday.
Sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, who represents Ogun East, the proposal aims to carve out Ijebu State from Ogun State.
During the plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Michael Bamidele formally introduced the bill titled the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (Creation of Ijebu State).” Senate President Godswill Akpabio oversaw the bill’s first reading, a procedural milestone in the legislative process.
Now that the bill has passed this initial stage, it will proceed to detailed discussions and subsequent readings before being put to a final vote.
The proposed creation of Ijebu State has stirred interest across Nigeria, particularly in the context of increasing calls for decentralization of governance.
Proponents of the bill argue that the formation of new states, such as Ijebu, would address governance challenges, spur economic development, and improve political representation in less-represented areas.
If successful, Ijebu State would become an autonomous entity, separate from Ogun State’s current governance framework.
This proposal is part of a broader debate on state creation in Nigeria, with advocates believing it could help resolve issues tied to federalism, regional equity, and development imbalances.
The bill’s progress marks the beginning of an ongoing conversation on how Nigeria’s political landscape may evolve.
