Northern youths reject proposed bill for creation of 37 new LGAs in Lagos

27 March 2025 at 20:45House of Reps [Facebook]The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has rejected the proposed bill to convert 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) into Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Lagos State.

In a statement on Thursday, the National President of the NYCN, Isah Abubakar, described the proposed bill as unfair and a threat to national unity.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, passed for a second reading a bill seeking to recognise the 37 LCDAs of Lagos State as full-fledged LGAs.

If the proposal passes the legislative hurdle, Lagos State, which currently has 20 LGAs, will have 57, bringing the number of local governments in the country from 774 to 811.

Abubakar said that the moves would only benefit Lagos State, thereby undermining equity and fairness in governance, and might lead to fragmentation and nationwide division.

He said that a comprehensive review of local governance structures was necessary to ensure fair representation and consideration of diverse needs.

Therefore, the president urged Nigerian governors, especially those from the northern region, to protest against the bill.

He restated the group’s commitment to promoting unity, equity, and fairness in governance and urged lawmakers to reconsider the bill’s implications.

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