There are six different geopolitical zones in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Nigeria has 36 states, it should be noted. According to a source, the Nigerian senate did, however, propose the formation of a few more states. The six new states that were suggested to be established in each of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones are listed below.
1. South-South.
According to reports, the Nigerian senate suggested splitting Akwa Ibom State into Itai State in the country’s South-South geopolitical region. The British Broadcasting Corporation has also verified this information.
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2. The State of Adada
This state’s creation would come from Enugu State. Nigeria’s South-East geopolitical zone includes Enugu State.
3. North-East.
Katagum State has been advocated for establishment in the Northeast geopolitical zone by several persons. According to the rumors, this state will be formed out of Bauchi State.
The south-west
Ibadan State is another proposed state by the Nigerian senate. Currently, Oyo State is home to Ibadan. As a result, the newly created state would be a part of the South-West geopolitical zone.
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4. The North Central
Additionally, according to reports, the North-Central geopolitical zone’s senate advocated splitting up Kogi State to form Okun State. The North Central geopolitical zone includes Kogi State.
5. North-West.
According to the BBC, there will be eight states in the North-West geopolitical zone with the establishment of Tiga State from Kano State. This information has also been validated.
