National Assembly Considers Creation of 55 New States, 278 LGAs

[eLdavis]

The Nigerian National Assembly has recently commenced talks and deliberations on amending the constitution, which would allow the creation of 55 additional states and 278 new local government areas, adding to the already existing 36 states and 774 local government areas across the country.
Personally i feel this makes no sense as they are still struggling to handle the current states and local government, while add more.

 

[gwolf666]

I agree with that perspective. The idea of creating 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas in Nigeria seems excessive and impractical at this stage. The country is already struggling with governance challenges, uneven resource distribution, and administrative inefficiency in the existing 36 states and 774 local governments. Expanding this structure would likely worsen these problems rather than solve them.
Instead of increasing the number of administrative units, the focus should be on strengthening existing institutions, improving accountability, and ensuring that current states are managed effectively. More states would mean more bureaucracy, higher government spending, and potentially deeper political divisions. True development doesn’t come from multiplying boundaries but from efficient governance, fair resource management, and leadership that prioritizes citizens’ welfare over political expansion or regional demands. Nigeria needs reform, not more fragmentation.