Reps Extend Submission Period for State Creation Proposals

March 26, 2025 is the new date set by the House of Representatives for the submission of memoranda on the establishment of new states and local administrations.
In a statement released on Monday, House spokesperson Akin Rotimi noted that the extension was given in response to public pleas for more time to polish and resubmit proposals in accordance with Section 8 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
On February 7, 2025, the House Committee on Constitution Review revealed that it had received proposals for the creation of 31 new states, but pointed out that none of them satisfied the requirements set forth by the constitution.

Conditions for the Formation of State and Local Governments
In order for a proposal to be taken into consideration, the following requirements had to be fulfilled:

The Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and local government councils must all adopt a state creation plan with the support of at least two-thirds of the elected representatives from the impacted area.

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A referendum’s results must be sent to the National Assembly for legislative action, and the State House of Assembly must adopt the plan before local government creation may proceed.

Submission Instructions: 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 should be sent to info@hccr.gov.ng by email.

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the submission must be completed.

The House’s dedication to an open and constitutionally sound process was reiterated by Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review.

“We are still committed to enabling a comprehensive, legally compliant procedure that supports justifiable desires for the establishment of state and local governments.

According to him, “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.”