Asaba Confirmed As Capital Of Proposed Anioma State
By PAULINA NZERUBE
SPECULATION over whether Asaba would remain the capital of the proposed Anioma State has been firmly dispelled following a review of the official Anioma State Creation Bill. Social media rumours had claimed the capital might be reassigned to another city once the state is created, but the bill leaves no room for doubt: Asaba is explicitly named as the capital.
To verify the claims, our correspondent reached out to Senator Ned Nwoko, who is leading the statehood campaign in the National Assembly. His office provided the full bill, which confirms that Asaba retains its long-envisioned role and that no alternative capital is under consideration.
The document also clarifies misinformation about the state’s territorial composition. The proposed Anioma State will consist solely of the nine local government areas in Delta North senatorial district. Contrary to online speculation, no part of Anambra State is included or proposed for annexation.
Beyond addressing boundary concerns, the bill traces the agitation for Anioma State back to 1954, when a formal request was first submitted to the colonial authorities in London. Although unsuccessful at the time, that effort established the basis for the modern push for statehood.
The bill further argues that Anioma is economically viable, citing significant oil and gas deposits that could sustain the state without imposing additional financial strain. Supporters believe that clearing up these misconceptions will refocus national attention on the merits of the proposal.
For now, one point stands uncontested: should Anioma State be created, Asaba will serve as its capital—exactly as advocates have long envisioned.
