Nigeria, March 13 -- Some leaders and stakeholders from Nigeria's South-east have intensified the campaign for the creation of Anim State, a proposal currently before the National Assembly as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
The renewed push led to a meeting on Wednesday in Abuja between a delegation from Imo and Anambra states and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review.
The delegation said the visit was aimed at expressing appreciation for Mr Kalu's role in helping the South-east reach a consensus on the proposed state amid the broader constitutional review exercise.
The bill seeking the creation of Anim State is among several pro...