Nigerian House of Representatives advances bill proposing new Oyo and Ibadan States.

The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution, proposing the creation of new Oyo and Ibadan States. Sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi and others, the bill aims to establish Oyo State with Oyo town as its capital, while Ibadan State would have Ibadan city as its capital. The bill has been referred to the Constitutional Review Committee for further consideration, following its second reading.

October 22, 2024
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