- – Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has voiced her support for her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko’s bill to create a new Anioma state in the Southeast region of Nigeria.
- – Nwoko argues the Southeast is underrepresented with only 5 states compared to other regions, and the creation of Anioma would bring sociocultural and economic benefits.
- – Regina’s support has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising her advocacy while others are sceptical about the merits of creating a new state.
Nigerian actress Regina Daniels has lent her voice to support her husband, Ned Nwoko, in his push for the creation of Anioma state. Nwoko, who is a senator, has presented a bill that proposes the creation of Anioma state, which would reorganize the nine local government areas currently in Delta North.
The senator has emphasized that the Southeast geopolitical zone currently has five states, compared to its counterparts, except the Northwest, which has seven. However, the bill has triggered controversy among the Anioma people.
The Benefits of Anioma State Creation
In a heartwarming message posted online, Regina Daniels discussed the socio-cultural and economic benefits of creating a new state for the Southeast region. She appealed to the governing bodies to look past differences and remain determined to bring peace and equity to the people.
“I lend my voice to support the recently sponsored bill by my husband and our distinguished senator for the creation of Anioma State. The creation of Anioma state is long overdue. The 50-year struggle of our Ancestors must not be in vain. This is the time to make it happen @princenednwoko,” Regina Daniels said.
Reactions to Regina Daniels’ Support
Regina Daniels’ support for the Anioma state creation has sparked various reactions online. One user, rosyglamcollectionz, commented, “Regina is being moulded to become a powerful woman politician in the future I love it.” Another user, itsmira_j, expressed a different opinion, saying, “Lol. Imagine Anioma as a state. I would rather go with the idea that Orlu is named a state than Anioma. These features and structures mentioned here are being possessed better by Orlu than that Anioma.”
Meanwhile, lovlasimi praised Regina Daniels’ use of the Igbo language, saying, “Igbo sounds so polished and is so sweet hearing it from your mouth.”
Regina Daniels’ public support for the creation of Anioma state has reignited the long-standing debate within the region. While some have praised her advocacy on behalf of her husband’s bill, others have expressed scepticism about the merits of establishing a new state.
Regardless of the differing opinions, Regina’s involvement has undoubtedly brought greater attention to the issue and the perceived imbalance in the distribution of states across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones. As the legislative process unfolds, the people of Anioma will be closely watching to see if their decades-long aspirations for statehood will finally come to fruition.
The ultimate decision rests with Nigeria’s governing bodies, who must carefully weigh the cultural, economic, and political considerations at play in determining the fate of this proposed new state.
