| 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by fergie001: 1:17pm On Mar 27 |
On Wednesday, 26th day of March 2025, the House of Representatives passed an additional 42 Constitutional Amendment Bills for second reading. This makes a total 81 Constitution Amendment Bills passed for second reading this week. These bills have subsequently been referred to the Committee on Review and Constitution for further legislative action.1. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Decentralize the Governance of Natural Resources in the Federal Republic of Nigeria to transfer Mines and Minerals, Including Oil Fields, Oil Mining, Geological Surveys and Natural Gas from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List and for Related Matters (HB. 200, 1310, 1446 & 1546)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas (APC - Kaduna), Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (PDP - Rivers), Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi (SDP - Nasarawa) & Ikeagwuonnu Onyinye Ugochinyere (PDP - Imo)
2. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Rename and Transfer Fingerprints, ldentification and Criminal Records in Part I - Exclusive Legislative List to Part I| – Concurrent Legislative List and for Related Matters (HBS.14|1, 1403 and1918)
Sponsors: Babajimi Benson (APC - Lagos) & Mukhtar Zakari Chawai (APC - Kaduna)
3. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Concurrent Legislative List of the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Insert a New Paragraph which Provides for "Road Toll and fortters (HB.1406)
Sponsor: Babajimi Benson
4. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to move Construction of Roads other than Trunk A' Federal Roads to Concurrent Legislative List and for Related Matters (HB. 1431)
Sponsor: Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere
5. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Provide for the Inclusion of Tourism and Tourism Related Matters on the Concurrent Legislative List and for Related Matters (HB. 2060)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu (APC - Abia) & Muhammed Mukhtar (APC - Jigawa)
6. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to insert a New Item in the Exclusive Legislative List with Respect to Piracies and Crimes Committed on the High Seas and for Related Matters (HB.1412)
Sponsor: Babajimi Benson
7. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 (as amended) to Transfer Quarantine from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List and for Related Matters. (HB.I543)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas & Marcus Onobun (PDP - Edo)
8. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to move Water for Domestic, Commercial, Industrial, Irrigation, Power, and Other Uses to the Concurrent Legislative List, to allow State Governments put to Sustainable Use Water Within their State, make Provisions for State Governments to Access Mines in their States, Provide for the Financial Autonomy of Local Government Councils by Prescribing an Independent Consolidated Local Government Council Account and for Related Matters (HB.1512)
Sponsors: Ikeagwuonu Onyinye Ugochinyere & 33 others
9. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Increase the Number of Members of the Federal Civil Service Commission to Provide for each State of the Federation and Federal Capital Territory, Abuja the Opportunity of One Person Representation and for Related Matters (HB.I88)
Sponsor: Saidu Musa Abdullahi (APC - Niger)
10. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Mandate all Government Statutory Corporations, Commissions, Authorities, Agencies including all Persons and Bodies Established by Law to Submit Yearly Financial Statement to the Auditor-General within a specified Period and for Related Matters (HB.770)
Sponsor: Tasir Olawale Raji (APC - Lagos)
11. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to strengthen Transparency and Compliance to the Principles of Federal Character and for Related Matters (HB.I 141)
Sponsor: Mansur Manu Soro (PDP - Bauchi)
12. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Provide for the Public Disclosure of Reports of the Auditor-General of the Federation and for the Auditor-General of a State and for Related Matters (HB. 1144)
Sponsor: Mansur Manu Soro
13. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Qualify the Immunity Conferred on the President, Remove the Immunity Conferred on the Vice President, the Governors and their Deputies, in Order to Curb Corruption, Eradicate Impunity and Enhance Accountability in Public Office and for Related Matters (HB.1664)
Sponsor: Solomon Bob (PDP - Rivers)
14. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Specify the Period for the Laying of Annual Budget Estimates Before the National and State Houses of Assembly:, and for Related Matters (HB.1694)
Sponsors: Mansur Manu Soro & I Other
15. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Separate the Offices of the Attorney-General of the Federation, attomey.General of a State fom the Offices of the Minister of Justice of the Federal Government and Commissioner for Justice of the Government of a State and for Related Matters (HB.1697)
Sponsors: Mansur Manu Soro & 1 Other
16. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to provide for the Establishment of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federal Government; and for Related Matters (HB. 2061)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
17. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) by amending Part I of the First Schcdule and Creating Additional Three States: Oke -Ogun State, ljebu State and Ife - ljesa State and for Related Matters (HB. 1098)
Sponsor: Olıwole Busayo Oke (PDP - Osun)
18. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to make provisions for the Creation of "Tiga State" from the Present Kano State with Headquarters in "Rano" and for Related Matters (HB.1308)
Sponsor: Ghali Mustapha Tijjani (NNPP - Kano)
19. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Create a New State in the South Eastern Region of Nigeria Known as Orlu State and for Related Matters (HB.1430)
Sponsor: Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere
20. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Create an Additional State in the South East Region of Nigeria, Carved from the Existing Five (5) States to be known as Etiti State with Capital at Okigwe and for Related Matters (HB.1998)
Sponsor: George lbezimako Ozodinobi (LP - Anambra)
21. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to establish and Provide Roles for Traditional Rulers in Nigeria and Provide for the Recognition of the Advisory Role of Traditional Rulers in the Constitution and for Related Matters (HBs. 203 & 71)
Sponsors: Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere & lbrahim Al-Mustapha Aliyu (APC - Sokoto)
22. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to grant Citizenship Rights to Spouses of Women from Nigeria, Specify the Minimum Nụmber of Youths and Women that May be Appointed into Specific Offices; and for Related Matters (HBs. 195 & 1422)
Sponsor: Daniel Asama Ago (LP - Plateau) & Kafilat Adetola Ogbara (APC - Lagos)
23. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Guarantee Indigene Status to Persons by Reason of Birth or Continued Residence for a Period of Not Less than Ten Years or by Reason of Marriage and for Related Matters (HB. 2057)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
24. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to include Citizenship by Investment as one of the classes of Citizenship in Nigeria, provide for the Acquisition of Nigerian Citizenship by Qualified Foreign Investors who meet Specified Investment Thresholds and for Related Matters (HB. 2059) (
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
25. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Review the Penalties for Certain Capital Offences in Alignment with Relevant International Best Practices and for Related Matters (HB. 2120)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
26. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 by Defining Acts that Constitute Torture, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment, and for Related Matters (HB.1194)
Sponsor: Daniel Asama Ago (LP - Plateau)
27. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Provide Additional Restrictions and Derogations from Fundamental Rights, and Additional Conditions for the Proclamation of State of Emergency by the President: and for Related Matters.(HB.1517)
Sponsor: Obinna Victor Aguocha (LP - Abia)
28. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to make Free, compulsory and Universal Basic Education a Fundamental Right of all Citizens under Chapter IV of the Constitution and for Related Matters (HBs. 1661& 1206)
Sponsors: Tajudeen Abbas, Mark Bako Useni (APC - Taraba) & Daniel Asama Ago
29. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to Substitute the Names of Okpe and Sapele with Okpe-East and Okpe- West respectively under Part I, First Schedule of the Constitution and for Related Matters (HB. 1314)
Sponsor: Benedict Etanabene (LP - Delta)
30. A Bill for an Act to Alter Part I of the First Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria1999 (as amended) to Reflect the Proper Name of lbadan North-East Local Government Area of Oyo State and for Related Matters (HB.1482)
Sponsor: Abass Agboworin Adigun (PDP - Oyo)
31. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to change the names of Eket and Esit-Eket in Part I of the First Schedule and for Related Matters (HB.1522)
Sponsor: Okpolupm Ikpong Etteh (PDP - Akwa Ibom)
32. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Change the Name of lbeno in Part I of the First Schedule and for Related Matters (HB. I523)
Sponsor: Okpolupm Ikpong Etteh
33. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for Stronger Measures and Checks for the Sustenance of the Autonomy of the Local Government System in Nigeria and for Related Matters (HB. 1669)
Sponsor: Dibiagwu Eugene Okechukwu (APC - Imo)
34. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Provide for the Creation of Uturu-Chieze Local Government Area in Abia State and for Related Matters (HB. I524)
Sponsor: Amobi Godwin Ogah (LP - Abia)
35. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to accommodate the thirty-seven (37) Development Area Councils of Lagos State as full-fledged Local Government Areas, increasing the total number of Local Government Areas in Lagos State to fifty-seven (57) and the total number of Local Government Areas in the Federation to Eight Hundred and Eleven (811), and for Related Matters (HB. 1498)
Sponsor: James Abiodun Faleke (APC - Lagos), Babajimi Benson, Enitan Dolapo Badru (APC - Lagos) & 19 others
36. A Bill for an Act to Alter the First Schedule to Section 3 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Reflect the Proper Name of Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State and for Related Matters (HB. 1614)
Sponsor: Amos Magaji Gwamna (APC - Kaduna)
37. A Bill for an Act to Alter Section 162(5) and (6) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,1999 and for Related Matters (HB. 1660)
Sponsor: Kingsley Ogundu Chinda
38. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Change the name of the Local Goverment from Aiyekire Local Government Area to Aiyedire Local Government Area, Ekiti State and for Related Matters (HB.2028)
Sponsor: Olufemi Richard Bamisile (APC - Ekiti)
39. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Review the Framework for Local Government Administration, Establish a Robust Legal Regime to Strengthen Administrative Efficiency, Promote Transparency, Accountability, and Deepen Demnocratic Practices at the Local Government Level and for Related Matters (HB. 2121)
Sponsors: Benjamin Okezie Kalu & 6 others
40. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) to Create Anaocha North/Anaocha South and Njikoka/Dunukofia Local Governments from the present Njikoka/Anaocha/Dunukofia Local Government within Anambra State and for Related Matters (HB. 1999)
Sponsor: George Ibezimako Ozodinobi
41. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Remove Local Government as a Tier of Government Constitutionally Recognized and Funded by the Federal Government and to vest their Creation, Funding in the State Governments and for Related Matters (HB.1215)
Sponsor: Solomon Bob
42. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to give effect to the Creation of Additional Local Government Councils in Imo State and for Related Matters (HB.2100)
Sponsor: Harrison Anozie Nwadike (APC - Imo) PREVIOUS THREAD: https://www.nairaland.com/8381718/39-constitution-amendment-bills-passed#134730418 6 Likes 2 Shares 
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by lordm(m): 1:28pm On Mar 27 |
Yawn 2 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Babaflenjor: 1:29pm On Mar 27 |
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by emmabest2000(m): 1:31pm On Mar 27 |
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Creamypie(m): 1:31pm On Mar 27 |
Yeye bills. 4 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by INTEGRITYA1(m): 1:32pm On Mar 27 |
That’s lovely 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Melonsmasher: 1:34pm On Mar 27 |
Additional bills to bypass billions 3 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by givedemwotowoto: 1:37pm On Mar 27 |
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by SmartPolician: 1:37pm On Mar 27 |
Who has noticed that the House of Reps is more useful than the senate? Bola Tinubu should grow some balls and scrap the senate. That house is utterly useless and adds no value to this country. 15 Likes 4 Shares |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by DesChyko: 1:38pm On Mar 27 |
Some of these bills are so obviously anti-people, for example: A Bill for an Act to Alter the Concurrent Legislative List of the Second Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Insert a New Paragraph which Provides for "Road Toll and fortters
Low income earners which characterise most of Nigerian adult population will have an additional financial burden to the ones they're crumpling under.
This is number 3 on the list. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by idanone(m): 1:39pm On Mar 27 |
Let white come and colonize us again 2 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by cursiva: 1:41pm On Mar 27 |
Majority make sense but 57 LGAs in lagos, omor. Tinubu wan finish us 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Theevilone(m): 1:42pm On Mar 27 |
What do they mean exactly on that number 40 biko?
Is it to merge Njikoka and Dunukofia or what ?
Pls can one break it down in a way I will understand. |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Ebinpawo1: 1:43pm On Mar 27 |
No hope |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by ClearFlair: 1:45pm On Mar 27 |
Why the rush 2 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by ManOfSon: 1:45pm On Mar 27 |
They can re-write the entire constitution, format it all caps, convert it to King James version English, design its cover in gold, it would still be useless because of the wicked characters operating it. It's not the constitution. It's the nitwits who loathe constitutional accountability and the rule of law. 5 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by AK481(m): 1:46pm On Mar 27 |
Nothing on electoral reform?
On mandatory irev?
Jokers 5 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Ebinpawo1: 1:46pm On Mar 27 |
We need bill for unicameral legislation in Nigeria.
Bill to ensure that all election are conducted same day.
Bill mandating INEC to ensure that all results are transmitted electronically.
Not all those nonsense 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by ThinkSmarter: 1:47pm On Mar 27 |
The Reforms are here |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Decidetolive: 1:48pm On Mar 27 |
Jesters 1 Like |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by DeltaBachelor(m): 1:48pm On Mar 27 |
Today is all about Bills, Bills, Bills. It is Bill Clinton's birthday. lol.
It is well o ! |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by IME1: 1:50pm On Mar 27 |
 be careful with the laws you support now and celebrate, some have underlying interests that will never favour us 2 Likes 
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by ogododo: 1:53pm On Mar 27 |
Nawa ooo. |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Eberex(m): 1:59pm On Mar 27 |
For the lazy ones among you who hate to read.
This particular bill must be amended,
13. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 to Qualify the Immunity Conferred on the President, Remove the Immunity Conferred on the Vice President, the Governors and their Deputies, in Order to Curb Corruption, Eradicate Impunity and Enhance Accountability in Public Office and for Related Matters (HB.1664)
Sponsor: Solomon Bob (PDP - Rivers) |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by zero8zero(m): 2:01pm On Mar 27 |
17. A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) by amending Part I of the First Schcdule and Creating Additional Three States: Oke -Ogun State, ljebu State and Ife - ljesa State and for Related Matters (HB. 1098)
18. Creation of "Tiga State" from the Present Kano State with Headquarters in "Rano" and for Related Matters (HB.1308)
19. Create a New State in the South Eastern Region of Nigeria Known as Orlu State and for Related Matters (HB.1430)
20. Create an Additional State in the South East Region of Nigeria, Carved from the Existing Five (5) States to be known as Etiti State with Capital at Okigwe and for Related Matters (HB.1998) Ipob, sorry, no Anioma state 1 Like |
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Keybliss: 2:04pm On Mar 27 |
Jamboreen galore |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by OkoAmarashy: 2:20pm On Mar 27 |
SmartPolician:
Who has noticed that the House of Reps is more useful than the senate? Bola Tinubu should grow some balls and scrap the senate. That house is utterly useless and adds no value to this country. Tinubu should scrap the Senate? So, you don't know it's beyond his powers? I don bleep up. See the kind of daft animal I dey folo argue politics! 2 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Armaggedon: 2:20pm On Mar 27 |
zero8zero:
Ipob, sorry, no Anioma state Anioma state is coming from the senate. 2 Likes |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by zero8zero(m): 2:22pm On Mar 27 |
Armaggedon:
Anioma state is coming from the senate. Too late. 1 Like |
| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by Armaggedon: 2:24pm On Mar 27 |
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| Re: 42 Additional Constitution Amendment Bills Pass Second Reading (Full Text) by panpan(m): 2:25pm On Mar 27 |
The bills should not be rushed.
When there are a lot of bills being pushed forward at the same time, there is a chance that a dangerous bill may be passed without any critical examination.
Number 3: In summary, this bill is to make it easy for the federal and state governments to put up toll gates on the roads.
Number 7: In summary, this bill would make it easy for the state governments to impose lockdowns and house arrests on health grounds. It would no longer have to be a federal government directive. This is a dangerous bill and should be thrown out.
Number 9: This bill is not necessary. It would only increase the cost of governance.
Number 11: This bill is not necessary.
Number 13: This bill is a distraction. The Vice President, the Governors and the Deputy Governors would do whatever they can to throw this bill out.
Number 15: Separating the offices of the Attorney-General from the Offices of the Minister or Commissioners of Justice would increase the cost of governance.
Number 16: The Establishment of the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation as well as the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federal Government would increase the cost of governance.
Numbers 17 to 20: Creation of additional states, in any part of the country, should not be contemplated for now.
Number 21: This bill is not necessary. The state governments should decide on traditional rulers.
Number 22: "Specify the Minimum Number of Youths and Women that May be Appointed into Specific Offices". This part should be removed. It is discriminatory based on age and gender.
Number 24: We should be careful about granting citizenship by investment. This may open the door for a lot of foreign business owners and their foreign employees to claim citizenship.
Number 27: "To Provide Additional Restrictions and Derogations from Fundamental Rights, and Additional Conditions for the Proclamation of State of Emergency by the President". This is a dangerous bill.
Numbers 34, 35, 40 and 42: Creation of additional local government areas, in any part of the country, should not be contemplated for now. 3 Likes |
