# State Creation

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Diri Calls on Ijaw Activists to Keep Pushing for New States

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has encouraged the Ijaw people and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to persist in their efforts for the establishment of new states. He emphasized the need for true fiscal federalism during the INC National Convention.

Mar 7, 20266 min read

Politics

A Deep Dive into Murtala's Seven States at 50

On February 3, 1976, just days before his assassination, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed announced the creation of seven new states, expanding Nigeria's administrative landscape from 12 to 19. This pivotal move aimed to decentralize governance and enhance political representation across diverse regions.

Feb 3, 20269 min read

Governance History Murtala Mohammed