Nigeria: Will Creating 31 New States Fix Nigeria or Fuel More Corruption?

18 February 2025
Daily Trust (Abuja)
By Chidiebere Ihemebiri

Will creating 31 new states solve Nigeria's governance challenges or just deepen corruption? In this video, we analyze the potential impact of increasing Nigeria's states from 36 to 67. Will it bring governance closer to the people, improve resource allocation, and enhance development? Or will it lead to more political appointments, bloated government spending, and increased corruption?

 

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