CONSTITUTION ALTERATION BILL STATE CREATION
Bill · Governance
A Bill that alters the Constitution to enable the creation of new states in Nigeria. It targets communities and the National Assembly to address demands for additional states. This aims to bring governance closer to the people and foster equitable development.
What Is This Policy?
A bill to alter the Constitution to provide for the creation of new states in Nigeria, addressing demands for more states and local government areas.
Who Does It Target?
Communities and ethnic groups seeking state creation, the National Assembly, and all Nigerians.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Address agitation for new states, bring governance closer to the people, and promote equitable development.
Key Features
Constitutional Amendment: Proposes specific alterations to enable state creation. Governance Restructuring: Addresses demands for more political units. Development Equity: Aims to promote balanced regional development.
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Under legislative consideration; requires two-thirds majority. Coverage: Nationwide.
How to Access
Subject to the constitutional amendment process. Await passage through constitutional amendment procedures Portal: nass.gov.ng
Impact & Metrics
Would fundamentally alter Nigeria's political structure if enacted.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja
Legal Framework
Introduced under the alteration procedures for the 1999 Constitution prescribed in Section 8 (for state creation) and Section 9 (for constitutional amendments), requiring resolutions by both chambers of the National Assembly and approval by at least two-thirds of State Houses of Assembly. The process involves a Boundary Commission recommendation, State Assembly requests, and National Assembly approvals as set out in the Constitution.