National Conference Approves New States Creation

The ongoing National Conference delegates have approved the creation of additional 18 States as listed below:

Apa from Benue State

Kainji from Niger State

Katagum from Bauchi State

Savannah State from Borno

Amana from Adamawa

Ghari from Kano

Gurara from Kaduna

Etiti State from the South-East zone


Aba from Abia

Adada from Enugu

Njaba/Anim from both Anambra and Imo States

Ogoja from Cross River

Anioma from Delta

Ijebu from Ogun

New Oyo from the present Oyo State

Other unnamed states will be posted when released.