Bill to split Oyo into two states – New Oyo and Ibadan states, makes progress in House of Reps

RIPPLES NIGERIA 
Nigeria’s House of Representatives took a significant step Tuesday, advancing a bill to divide Oyo State into two distinct entities.

The constitutional amendment, sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi and six colleagues, proposes creating New Oyo State with Oyo town as its capital and renaming the remaining area to Ibadan State, with Ibadan City as its capital.

“The bill is straightforward and doesn’t require debate,” declared Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, referring it to the Committee on Constitutional Review for further action.