Anioma State Will Be Created With Asaba As Its Capital – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has restated his support, both politically and within the legislature, for the proposed creation of Anioma State.

Akpabio made this known on Wednesday while speaking to party members at the South-South zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Asaba.

The event was attended by governors from several South-South states, including Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River, alongside other political figures and party stakeholders from across the region.

Akpabio noted that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to seeing the proposal through.

According to him, if the new state is approved, Warri would serve as the capital of what would be left of Delta State.

Akpabio explained that Warri already has important facilities such as an airport, seaport, government offices, major oil companies, and a stadium, making it suitable for that role.

He described the push for Anioma State as long overdue, saying it is based on fairness, better governance, and the need for balanced development.

Akpabio added that the proposal, being championed by senator Ned Nwoko, has continued to receive attention in the National Assembly.

He further stated that the plan is among the key matters before the 10th Senate and would bring both economic and administrative advantages if approved.

The senate president said dividing Delta State into two would help improve governance and support decentralisation.

“Anioma state will be created, with Asaba as its capital. The senate fully supports the initiative spearheaded by Senator Ned Nwoko.

“This step will usher in a new era of development and shared prosperity for all constituent communities.

“With Asaba as Anioma state capital, Warri will be the capital of the new Delta,'” he said.

Akpabio also urged people in the South-South to remain united and support the federal government’s agenda, saying such cooperation is necessary for steady growth and national unity.

KanyiDaily recalls that Ned Nwoko had urged the Anioma people of Delta State to proudly embrace their Igbo identity.