Bill to create new coastal state from Ondo passes first reading in Senate

A bill seeking the creation of a new coastal state from Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, the bill calls for a constitutional amendment to establish a coastal state, with the primary aim of fostering rapid development in the riverine communities […] The post Bill to create new coastal state from Ondo passes first reading in Senate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.