HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO PASS BILL ON STATE CREATION
Written by darling on June 8, 2024
The House of Representatives has taken steps towards the creation of Orlu State with the passage of the first reading of the bill sponsored by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and 15 other legislators.
Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato Federal Constituency, described the bill as a symbol of the South-East’s determination to achieve a brighter future.
He highlighted the historical injustices faced by the people of the South-East, which currently has five states compared to other regions with six states each.
He expressed his belief that the creation of Orlu State which will have the state capital in the city of Orlu, would be a catalyst for economic empowerment and socio-political progress in the region.
He added that the proposed Orlu State will not simply be a new administrative unit, but the bill envisions the creation of new senatorial zones encompassing parts of Imo, Abia, and Anambra states
