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Bill to Establish New Oyo State and Rename Existing Oyo State to Ibadan State Passes Second Reading in House of Representatives
A bill proposing the creation of a new Oyo State and the renaming of the existing Oyo State to Ibadan State has successfully passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. This legislative development represents a significant step towards the possible reconfiguration of one of Nigeria’s largest states, with the aim of addressing administrative and developmental concerns.
The bill, which has garnered widespread attention, seeks to carve out a new state from the current Oyo State, with the remaining portion to be renamed Ibadan State. Proponents of the bill argue that this move would enhance governance, facilitate regional development, and better serve the people of the area by bringing government closer to the grassroots. The creation of a new Oyo State is also seen as a way to give a distinct administrative identity to other parts of the region, which some feel have been overshadowed by the dominance of Ibadan, the state capital.
During the second reading, lawmakers debated the potential benefits of state creation, highlighting the need to accommodate the unique needs of various communities within the state. Supporters of the bill believe that the reorganization would lead to better allocation of resources, improve infrastructure, and boost economic opportunities for residents in both the proposed Oyo and Ibadan states.
However, critics of the bill caution against the financial implications of creating new states, arguing that Nigeria’s current economic challenges could make it difficult to sustain the new administrative structure. They also raised concerns about the political and logistical hurdles involved in such a major reconfiguration.
In conclusion, the passing of the bill’s second reading marks progress toward the realization of the proposed changes, although it still faces further legislative scrutiny before becoming law.
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“When we were still paying subsidies, there were no long queues. We were subsidising. So you can still have a subsidy regime going on, and there will be no long queues because production was close by. Dangote had it. That’s just it. That argument also falls flat.
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Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu, speaks to those in the electricity sector about the usual blackouts in the state.
He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
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Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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