National Assembly Receives Comprehensive Proposals for New Local Government Areas
In a significant development for Nigeria's administrative structure, the National Assembly has reportedly received a comprehensive list of proposed new Local Government Areas (LGAs) as of January 2026. The submissions, which originated from several states across the federation, reflect growing demands for enhanced administrative reach and more localized governance.
State-by-State Breakdown of Proposed LGAs
The extensive list includes numerous proposed LGAs from various states, highlighting the widespread nature of these administrative restructuring efforts. From Adamawa to Lagos, states have put forward specific areas for potential creation as new local government units.
Northern Region Proposals:
- Adamawa State: Bidoma, Borrong, Yadim, Gurum, Gombi, Giyawana, Suwa-Waduku, Tola, Michika South, Vulpi, Dumne
- Bauchi State: Boi-Tapshin, Dass West, Balma
- Borno State: Banki, Darajamal, Gulumba, Soye, Woloji
- Gombe State: Cham, Dadiya, Tula
- Yobe State: Gudi, Jajere, Daya
- Taraba State: Wukari
- Jigawa State: Ayama, Diginsa, Karanga, Fagam, Kadira, Bulangu, Sarawa, Dakaiyawa, Jarkasa, Fadama, Biram
- Kaduna State: Piriga
- Katsina State: Dankama
- Zamfara State: Moriki, Kurya Madoro and Moroni
- Benue State: Agasha, Nzorov, Saghev, Orokam, Otakom, Sambe
- Kogi State: Itobe, Olla, Igalogba, Odane, Biraidu, Okura, Gboloko, Mozum, Ojoku, Enjema, Odolu, Imane, Ibaji East, Ogugu, EGBE
- Kwara State: Ifedapo, Kajola & Isokan, Gwanara
- Nasarawa State: Akwanga West, Azara, Ekye, Karshi, Panda, Giza, Agwada, Lafia east, Lafia north, Loko, Udege, Agidi, Akun, Jenkwe, Gadabuke, Farin Ruwa, Assakio
- Niger State: Diko
- Plateau State: Kakakena, Munval, Daffo, Kwande East, Gindiri, Quaan, Ganawuri, Lamba, Tim
Southern Region Proposals:
- Abia State: Abiriba, Bende North
- Anambra State: Obosi West, South & East
- Ebonyi State: Ekumenyi, Okpuitumo, Ozibo, Izzikworo, Imoha, Ikwo South and North, Ishielu South, Ebyia, Igbeagu, Nnodo, Ohaozara East & South, Effium, Oshiri-ukaba
- Imo State: Alaoma, Afor Enyiogugu, MEziama Oparanadim, Umuelegwa Onicha, Ndiawa, Ohaeke Umuopia, Ogboko, Nkwo Ihitte, Nkwunaghaba, Umuchie Atta, Ehime Court (Wuzari), Isi-Isu, Umuechem, Ubomiri, Orie Mbieri, Umuowa, Okpala, Umuaka, Isi-Nwangele, Egboghere, Umukanne, Asoba, Acharaba, Achi, Ikpa Nwerere, Ubulu, Otunne (Awo-Cmamma, Eziawa, Imenyi Ihittenansa, Orie Uvuru, Umulolo, Agbala, Agbala, Okolochi, Mbaraoha, Nkwo Mbaa, Obudi, Mgbara, Anara, Okwelle, Isi-Owerri Nkworji, Obollo, Mbara Eru-Eru, Akwakuma, Umuokoroma-Umungwa, Amiri l, Akatta, Ozuh - Omuma, Akuma, Amaokpara, Aboshi, EzeogWu
- Ekiti State: Eso-Obe, Gbonyin, Omolore
- Ogun State: Otta Northwest, Ogijo, Ijebu North Central, Orile-Oko, Agbado
- Osun State: Binukonuljero Municipal, Ire-Akari, Osogbo, Osogbo EasOrs
- Oyo State: Ifeloju, Atiba West, Atiba North West, Atiba North, Oyo West, Alowolodu, Agunloye, Oyo East, Asabari, Weewe, Mua, Okerete
- Lagos State: Additional 37 LGAs
- Bayelsa State: Akassa, Kaiko/lbe-Awo, Aleibiri, Mini-lkensi/ Oluasiri, Okoroma/tereke, Ogbia North, Ogbia West, Mein/oyiakiri, Toru abubo, Bomo & Ogboin, Bassan, Gbarain/Ekpetiama, Alabini, Kolo Creek & Ors, Okordio, Zarama, Biseni, Okun South
- Cross River State: Mbube, Calabar Central, Calabar North
- Delta State: Ughievwen
- Edo State: Nosaibo, Orhionmwon East, Orhionmwon South, Akugbe, Akoko-Edo North, South, & Central, Agbelor East, Agbelor West, Olodiama
- Rivers State: Ataba, Abaji-Toru, Obio, Akpor, Nkoro, Unyeada, Ataba, Asamara, Evo, Alesa
Growing Momentum for Administrative Restructuring
Political observers have noted that these proposals highlight increasing demands for decentralization and enhanced grassroots representation across Nigeria. The comprehensive nature of the submissions suggests a nationwide movement toward more localized governance structures that can potentially improve service delivery and administrative efficiency.
The proposed LGAs aim to expand administrative reach and bring governance closer to the people, potentially addressing longstanding concerns about centralized administration in many regions.
This development follows earlier reports of several bills proposing the creation of new states successfully passing the second reading at the House of Representatives, signaling growing momentum for constitutional amendments aimed at restructuring Nigeria's geopolitical landscape.
The National Assembly's consideration of these proposals represents a critical step in Nigeria's ongoing administrative evolution, with potential implications for governance, resource allocation, and political representation across the federation.
