Hon. Chidi Obetta, the House of Reps member for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency, has called for Adada State to be the first state to be created from the South East region.
Addressing attendees at his second hybrid Town Hall Meeting at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Obetta emphasized that Nsukka Province remains the only former province yet to achieve statehood, despite its large population and significant land area.
He revealed that he co-sponsored a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to facilitate the creation of Adada State, stressing that the demand has been backed by the South East since 1979.
“Adada State should be the first state to be created from the South East. Since 1979, the people of the region have supported this cause. Nsukka is the only old province that has not yet been made a state,” Obetta said.
The town hall meeting also provided an opportunity for Obetta’s constituents to review his legislative performance over the past year and discuss future goals.
The lawmaker reiterated his commitment to advancing initiatives focused on economic development, job creation, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure projects for his constituency.
Among the key initiatives he highlighted were:
A bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre at Obukpa, which is now at the final passage consideration stage.
A bill to create a Federal Vocational and Skill Acquisition College in Ibagwa-Aka, Enugu State.
A bill to establish a Swine Research Institute in Okpuje-Nsukka.
Amendments to the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act.
A bill co-sponsored with other Enugu State lawmakers to amend the 1999 Constitution and create Adada State.
The Town Hall was attended by traditional rulers, religious leaders, political figures, and student representatives, all of whom praised Obetta’s contributions.
HRH Igwe Patrick Okoro, the traditional ruler of Mkpunano community, expressed his approval of Obetta’s performance, while Ven. Dr. Nnamdi Ijeudo of the Anglican Diocese of Nsukka called for greater efforts toward achieving the creation of Adada State.
Augustine Alumona, Vice Chairman of the APC in Enugu State, also commended Obetta’s outstanding service, urging other political leaders to follow his example of dedication and commitment to public service.
