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Anioma State creation committee asserts readiness for statehood, citing infrastructure and economic capacity
via Punch Nigeria19 hours ago2 min read
Tonnie Oganah, Media and Publicity Director of the Anioma State Creation Technical Committee, stated that Anioma possesses sufficient infrastructure and economic capacity to function effectively as a state. He cited Asaba’s airport, courts, schools, administrative institutions, and its contribution to national revenue. The campaign for Anioma State continues in the National Assembly, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio reaffirming legislative backing for the proposal, which designates Asaba as the proposed capital. Akpabio described the push for Anioma State as a long-standing and justified demand rooted in fairness and the need for inclusive development. Senator Ned Nwoko had previously indicated that the Anioma State campaign had gained significant traction, with constitutional amendment processes underway and presidential backing secured, noting that 97 senators had endorsed the proposal. The Ned Nwoko committee argues that state creation would expand opportunities for jobs, contracts, infrastructure development, and political inclusion. Oganah urged political stakeholders to prioritize long-term interests, noting that while over 70 traditional rulers support the initiative, some remain opposed. He added that if approved, a transitional administration would oversee the new state before democratic structures are established. Oganah believes the proposal, championed by Senator Ned Nwoko, is closer to fruition than ever before, despite increasing political complexities due
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