An APC Chieftain in Imo, Dr Bennett Lemchi, has described the proposal for creation of 31 extra states as panacea to the perceived marginalisation of some minority ethnic teams in Nigeria.
Mr Lemchi, a former governorship candidate within the state, mentioned this in an interview with the Information Company of Nigeria in Abuja on Friday.
He mentioned that the 31 new states, if created, would engender inclusivity and convey authorities nearer to the folks.
“Politically, it is going to improve extra illustration of various ethnic teams which were struggling beneath main tribes.
“It can additionally guarantee even distribution of wealth and assets among the many federating models,” he mentioned.
The APC chieftain mentioned that creation of latest states would additionally create employment and enhance the nation’s gross home product (GDP).
He referred to as on Nigerians to help the proposal, saying that it had the potential of rescuing the nation from ethnic agitations, occasioned by perceived injustice.
“It’s a welcome improvement. It can make it possible of balancing the variety of states in some areas which were short-changed through the years,” he mentioned.
Based on him, creation of extra states will deliver improvement nearer to the folks of various ethnic teams who had been feeling marginalised.
Lemchi, who lauded the Home of Representatives, expressed optimism that it could cut back the corruption and financial waste brought on by the large hole between the federal government and the ruled.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories that the Home of Representatives Committee on Structure Evaluation mentioned on Thursday that it had obtained proposals for the creation of 31 new states within the nation.
The proposal for brand spanking new states was contained in a letter learn throughout plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the session.
Kalu listed the brand new states, as contained within the proposals, to incorporate: six within the North-Central, 4 within the North-East, 5 within the North-West, 5 in South-East, 4 within the South-South and 7 within the South-West.
NAN
