Nwoko Rallies Senators, Secures 85 Signatures in Push for Anioma State

As the National Assembly accelerates its constitutional amendment process, Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, is intensifying his campaign for the creation of Anioma State. In a strategic move to gain legislative backing, Nwoko has successfully secured the signatures of no fewer than 85 senators in support of the initiative.

In a letter dated May 27, 2025, addressed to the Senate President and all members of the upper legislative chamber, Nwoko called for their endorsement of the proposed Anioma State, which is encapsulated in Senate Bill 481. The bill is currently undergoing legislative scrutiny as part of the broader constitutional review exercise.

Nwoko urged his fellow lawmakers to show courage and vision, emphasizing the need to correct historical imbalances within Nigeria’s federal structure.

“Let us be remembered as the Senate that brought equity to Nigeria’s state configuration and helped heal a longstanding national wound,” he appealed.

Meanwhile, Anioma indigenes in Delta State have expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and other notable Nigerians for their growing support of the proposed state.

In a statement issued in Lekki, Lagos, by Osita Oganah, Director of Media and Publicity for the Anioma State Creation Movement, he acknowledged the contributions of the APC-led administration and President Tinubu toward realizing the long-standing demand for Anioma State.

Oganah highlighted that the proposed state would consist of nine predominantly Igbo-speaking local government areas: Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North East, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani.

He also commended Senator Nwoko for his leadership in championing the cause, and applauded his fellow Delta senators—Joel Onowakpo and Ede Dafinone—for supporting the initiative. In addition, he praised the unity and backing from Anioma’s traditional rulers, youth groups, artisans, market women, business leaders, and academics.

Oganah concluded by noting that the upcoming Senate public hearing on Anioma State—scheduled for July 4, 2025—marks a significant milestone.

"The level of priority given to the Anioma State request is promising and could play a pivotal role in correcting the structural imbalance currently faced by the Igbo within the Nigerian federation,” he said.

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