Bill To Create Ogoja State From Cross River Passes Second Reading

A bill seeking to create a new state in the south-south geopolitical zone has passed second reading in the house of representatives.

The proposed legislation, which is co-sponsored by Godwin Offiono from Cross River, and three other lawmakers — scaled second reading during plenary on Thursday, October 17.

The lawmakers are proposing to alter the 1999 constitution to create Ogoja state from Cross River.

The bill was voted for when it was put to a voice vote by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house.

The presiding officer referred the bill to the committee on constitutional review.