Ogoja, historically one of the provinces in pre-colonial Nigeria, is home to various ethnic and tribal groups.
Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has passed a bill for second reading, seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to create a new state in the South-South geopolitical zone, to be known as Ogoja State.
The bill, sponsored by Hon. Godwin Offiono and three other lawmakers, aims to carve out the proposed state from the existing Cross River State. During the session held on Thursday, the lawmakers voted in favor of the bill after it was put to a voice vote by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas.
Following the successful second reading, the bill has now been referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for further consideration.
Ogoja, historically one of the provinces in pre-colonial Nigeria, is home to various ethnic and tribal groups. The region includes Ishibori, with clans such as Uhmuria, Ikaptang, Ikajor, Ishinyema, Ikariku, and Imerakorm, as well as Igoli, the central town.
Mbube, another prominent tribe in the area, consists of villages including Odajie, Adagum, Ekumtak, Idum, Ojerim, Egbe, Ogberia Ogang, Ogberia Ochoro, Oboso, Benkpe, Edide, Bansan, Aragban, Nkim, and others.
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