There have been a deluge of reaction from Nigerians Since February 6, when the House of Representatives announced the receipt of proposals for the creation of 31 new states in the six geo-political zones of Nigeria
The reactions cut across all ages, religion, ethnicity and profession, ranging from regional bodies to professionals and individuals.
However, the proposed states, if created, would increase the number of states in the country from the current 36 to 67. Currently, Nigeria has 36 states with only five in the South East. The South West, South-South, North Central and North East have six states each, while the North West has seven states.