A bill proposing the creation of a coastal state from the southern part of Ondo State has successfully passed its first reading in the Nigerian Senate.
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), the sponsor of the bill, is advocating for a constitutional amendment to establish the new state, which he believes will promote development in the riverine communities of Ondo’s Southern Senatorial District.
During the bill’s presentation, Senator Ibrahim expressed optimism that it would proceed smoothly through the second and third readings in future Senate sessions.
He emphasized that the creation of a coastal state would boost socio-economic development, particularly in the region’s riverine areas.
Addressing concerns about the inclusion of Ondo’s Southern Senatorial District in the proposed Ijebu State, Senator Ibrahim strongly rejected the notion, stating that the district should either remain part of Ondo State or be included in the new coastal state.
“The Ondo Southern Senatorial District can never be part of the proposed Ijebu State,” he stated, reaffirming his commitment to the success of the coastal state bill.
