Bill to Create Ibadan State from Oyo Passes Second Reading in House of Representatives
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 9/10/2025
In a significant push for state creation in Nigeria's Southwest, a bill seeking to carve out Ibadan State from the existing Oyo State has scaled its second reading at the House of Representatives, reigniting long-standing calls for regional restructuring and equitable development. The legislation, which also proposes renaming the remaining portion of Oyo State as New Oyo State with Oyo town as its capital, was passed during Tuesday's plenary session amid debates highlighting cultural heritage, administrative efficiency, and historical precedents.Sponsored by Hon. Abass Adigun, representing (…)
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