The Home of Representatives has handed via the second studying a invoice for the creation of Orlu State within the southeast area of Nigeria.
The invoice, sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State, and 33 others, was introduced for the second studying by Home chief Hon. Julius Ihonvbere.
In line with the draft invoice, Orlu State can be carved out from Imo, Abia, and Anambra States, with Orlu as its capital metropolis.
The invoice seeks to amend the 1999 Structure by inserting a brand new paragraph that features 28 native authorities areas: Orlu, Orsu, Oru West, Oru East, Ideato North, Ideato South, Njaba, Nkwerre, Nwangele, Isu, Oguta, Ohaji Egbema, Onuimo, Ihiala, Uga, Ihiala, Uli, Ozubulu, Akokwa, Arondizuogu, Umuchu, Umunze, Umuaku, New Ideato North, Nwabosi West, Nwabosi East, Owerre Nkworji, Alaoma, Amaifeke, and Owerrebiri Umuowa.
The invoice was supported by lawmakers and handed when put to a voice vote by Deputy Speaker Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the session.
