THE Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali Halims, representing Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency, has reiterated his commitment to the creation of Okura State.
Speaking during a meeting with the Okura State Movement in Abuja, Halims vowed to leverage his position as a principal officer to advance the long-standing aspiration for state creation.
The event featured the presentation of a report by the Special Meeting Conveners’ Committee.
“Given my position today in the National Assembly, by the grace of God, if any new state is created, Okura State will be among them. Write it down today,” Halims declared. “Where these decisions are made, I will be there. With God on our side, we will crack the hard nuts and achieve our goals.”
Halims emphasised unity and collective effort as essential elements for the realization of Okura State. He pledged unwavering support and urged constituents to remain steadfast in the struggle.
“We are in this struggle with all our strength,” he said. “I, Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, am wholly and committed to doing justice to the creation of Okura State.”
He called for fervent prayers and grassroots support, noting that these are critical to ensuring sustained advocacy and effective representation at the National Assembly.
The Chairman of the Okura State Movement , Chief Robert Usman Audu, described Halims as a consistent advocate for the state creation.
He noted that Halims recently sponsored a bill in the National Assembly, which has passed its second reading, proposing the creation of Okura State.
According to Audu, the proposed state aims to address long-standing demands for equitable representation, balanced development, and improved governance for the Igala and Bassa ethnic groups in the region.
