Creation of Anioma State key to Delta North's future development — Traditional rulers, stakeholders

…Urge Delta North senatorial aspirants to support state creation drive

By Henry Umoru

ABUJA — The Technical Committee for the Creation of Anioma State, comprising traditional rulers and stakeholders, has described the proposed creation of Anioma State as critical to the future development of Delta North Senatorial District.

The committee also urged all aspirants for the Delta North Senatorial seat in the 2027 elections to set aside personal ambitions and unite behind the campaign for the creation of the proposed state.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the committee said all constitutional processes required for the creation of the state had been followed, including the introduction of the bill and a successful public hearing.