A groundbreaking proposal for the creation of Etiti State in Nigeria’s South-East region passed its first reading in the House of Representatives on Tuesday.
The bill, championed by House members Amobi Ogah, Miriam Onuoha, Kama Nkemkama, Chinwe Nnabuife, and Anayo Onwuegbu, seeks to carve out a new state from Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.
Etiti State, if established, will comprise 11 local government areas, with Lokpanta designated as its capital.
The bill aims to amend the 1999 Constitution, replacing “36” with “37” to include the new state, and adding “Etiti” immediately after “Enugu” in the list of states.
Key areas affected include Isuikwuato and Umu-Nneochi (Abia), Orumba North and Orumba South (Anambra), Ivo and Ohaozara (Ebonyi), Aninri, Awgu, and Oji River (Enugu), and Okigwe and Onuimo (Imo).
The move marks a significant step towards reshaping the political landscape in Nigeria’s South-East.
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