The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed strong support for the proposed creation of Anioma State, declaring that the long-advocated initiative to carve a new state out of Delta State “will be created.”

Akpabio made the statement on Wednesday while addressing party members at the South-South zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Asaba. His remarks signal renewed political backing for the proposal, which has been under consideration for several years.

He stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the initiative, describing it as part of broader efforts to promote equitable development and improve governance structures.

According to the Senate President, Asaba has been designated as the capital of the proposed Anioma State, while Warri would serve as the capital of a restructured Delta State if the plan is approved.

“Anioma State will be created, with Asaba as its capital. The Senate fully supports the initiative spearheaded by Senator Ned Nwoko,” Akpabio said. He added that the move would usher in “a new era of development and shared prosperity” for the affected communities.

Akpabio highlighted Warri’s existing infrastructure—including an airport, seaport, presence of major oil companies, and government institutions—as factors that position it suitably for capital status in the proposed arrangement.

He further described the agitation for Anioma State as “historically justified,” noting that it is driven by demands for equity, administrative convenience, and balanced regional development. The proposal, he said, remains a priority for the 10th Senate and continues to receive legislative attention.

The Senate President also used the occasion to call for unity among political stakeholders in the South-South region, urging alignment with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The congress was attended by governors from across the region, including Delta, Edo, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River states, alongside other party leaders.

Earlier, Nwoko disclosed that the proposal has garnered significant legislative backing, revealing that 97 senators have endorsed the initiative—an indication, he said, of unprecedented support for the creation of Anioma State.