Adada state set to lead in South East state creation

Hon. Chidi Obetta, the representative for Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has declared that Adada State will be the first state to be created from the South East region.

Speaking at his 2nd Town Hall Meeting held over the weekend at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Obetta highlighted that Nsukka is the only former province in the region yet to achieve statehood, despite its significant population and landmass.

Obetta revealed that he has co-sponsored a bill aimed at amending the 1999 constitution to facilitate the creation of Adada State.

While there are various calls for other states within the South East, such as Etiti, Olu, Equity, Aba, and Anim, Obetta emphasized that Adada State should be the priority. He stated, “If there is any state that should be created from the South East, the first should be Adada State. Since 1979, the people of the South East have endorsed its creation.”

He pointed out that Nsukka remains the only old province yet to be made a state, with other regions like Abakaliki, Awka, and Owerri having already achieved this status. “With our large population and landmass, we deserve to become a state,” Obetta added.

The lawmaker also used the town hall meeting as an opportunity to review his legislative efforts over the past year and to gather feedback from his constituents on their needs and concerns. He emphasized that his legislative focus has been on economic growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and securing projects that will have a positive impact on the lives of his constituents.