The Anioma State Creation Technical Committee has described the proposed state as timely and necessary to promote equity and balance in the country.
In a statement yesterday, its Media and Publicity Director, Tonnie Oganah, urged the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to consider creating the state.
Oganah said creating Anioma State would ensure fairness, noting that only the South-East has fewer than six states among the country’s six geopolitical zones.
He noted that Anioma people share a strong Igbo heritage, with their language predominantly Igbo.
The lawyer explained that although dialects differ, names, culture, market days, values, traditional worship, food, dressing, and world view are essentially similar.
He praised the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District for leading the call for Anioma State’s creation.
Oganah urged the President to redress the injustice done to the Igbo through the new state’s creation.
He stated that all other zones have at least six states, while the South-East has only five, in spite of Igbos living in at least thirteen states.
These states include Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Kogi, Benue, Cross River, Bayelsa, and AkwaIbom.
He said creating the state would generate jobs, contracts, and economic opportunities for the people.
“New local government areas would emerge, providing more councillors and chairmen for Anioma people,” Oganah added.
He said Anioma already has a functional capital, allowing a smooth take-off without building from scratch, which would save significant funds.
Oganah added that the state’s youths would be employed in the civil service and other sectors.
He noted that Anioma produces oil and gas commercially, alongside agriculture, fishing, and trading, reducing crime by engaging idle youths.
Oganah commended Senator Nwoko for championing Anioma State’s creation and initiating empowerment programmes for the people.
He said the senator had shown commitment to Anioma’s liberation, echoing the vision of leaders like Osadebe, NosikeIkpo, DafeIdisi, Humphrey Iwerebon, George Orewa, and NdukaEze.
The reports had it that some regions are agitating for new states through the ongoing constitutional review by the National Assembly.
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