A bill to create Ijebu State out of Ogun State has scaled first reading in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday.
The bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Michael Bamidele and sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel representing Ogun State, aims to establish Ijebu as an independent entity.
Following its introduction, Senate President Godswill Akpabio advanced the bill for first reading.
This marks the beginning of a legislative journey that will involve several stages of discussions and evaluations before a final decision is made.
Advocates of creating new states argued that such changes could lead to more effective governance, enhanced economic opportunities, and better political representation.
If approved, Ijebu State would have its own administrative structures, separate from Ogun State.