Bill for Creation of Tiga State Advances in Nigerian Senate

A bill proposing the creation of Tiga State from Kano State has successfully passed its first reading in the Nigerian Senate. Senator Kawu Abdurrahman, representing Kano South Senatorial District, presented the bill on Wednesday.

Bill Details:

• Title: “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Creation of Tiga State Bill, 2024 (SB.523).”
• Purpose: To create Tiga State, separating it from the existing Kano State.

Context and Background: The Senate has recently seen several similar proposals:

• Anioma State: Proposed by Senator Ned Nwoko for the South-East, aiming to bring the zone in line with other geopolitical zones that have six states.
• Orlu State: Sponsored by Senator Osita Izunaso and House member Ikenga Ugochineyere.
• Etiti State: Backed by Amobi Godwin Ogah, representing Isikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, along with four other representatives from the affected communities.

Broader Movement: Several lawmakers are pushing for the creation of additional states across Nigeria, including proposals for new states from Lagos and other regions.

The bill’s advancement marks the beginning of the legislative process for the creation of Tiga State, highlighting a broader trend of regional reorganization and state creation efforts within the country.