Memoranda for the establishment of additional states and local governments must be submitted by March 26, 2025, according to a House of Representatives extension.
The decision was made in response to public pleas for more time to develop and resubmit proposals in accordance with Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), according to a statement released by House spokesperson Akin Rotimi on Monday.
The House Committee on Constitution Review, as you may remember, said on February 7, 2025, that it had received proposals for the creation of 31 new states, but that none of them satisfied the constitutional requirements.
The prerequisites for the establishment of state and local governments
The following requirements were listed in the statement in order for any proposal to be taken into consideration:
At least two-thirds of elected representatives from the impacted region must support a state creation proposal in the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and local government councils.
In order to create a local government, the State House of Assembly must adopt the plan, and the National Assembly must then take legislative action based on the referendum results.
Submission Guidelines: Three hard copies of the proposal must be provided to the Committee Secretariat, located in Room H331, House of Representatives White House, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
Soft copies must be emailed to info@hccr.gov.ng.
In 2025, the last day to submit is Wednesday, March 26.
Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker and chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, reiterated the House’s dedication to an open and constitutionally sound procedure.
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Facilitating a comprehensive and legally compliant procedure that meets justifiable desires for the establishment of state and local governments is still our core objective.
He declared, “The House of Representatives is committed to maintaining democratic values and making sure that all legislative procedures are in line with constitutional provisions and the larger interests of the Nigerian people.”
