Hon. Damilare Bello Dre Joins Southwest Zonal Constitutional Review Hearing, Backs Ijebu-Remo State Creation

The Honourable Member representing Sagamu Constituency 1 in the Ogun State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption, Hon. Omooba Damilare Mohammed Bello (Dre), was among the distinguished participants at the Southwest Zonal Public Hearing on the National Constitutional Review, held today in Lagos State.

The public hearing, organized as part of Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional amendment process, aimed to gather diverse regional perspectives from the Southwest geopolitical zone. The forum attracted a broad coalition of voices, including traditional rulers, youth leaders, civil society groups, and community stakeholders, all of whom expressed aspirations for a more representative and functional national structure.

One of the most significant proposals raised was the creation of a new Ijebu-Remo State—a long-standing demand supported overwhelmingly by delegates. The proposal suggests merging the Ijebu and Remo divisions of Ogun State to form a new state, with the state capital to be determined through stakeholder consultations.

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Advocates of the proposal emphasized shared cultural identity and the need for equitable development and administrative autonomy.

Hon. Dre, speaking at the session, reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive governance and grassroots-driven reform, stressing that constitutional amendments must reflect the true aspirations of the people. He called for the implementation of true federalism, equitable state creation, and a framework that corrects historical imbalances.

“This review is not just about changing text; it’s about reshaping the future to reflect who we are and where we want to go,” Hon. Dre stated passionately.

The lawmaker’s active engagement at the hearing further underscores his deep-rooted dedication to national development, constitutional justice, and the advancement of Ogun State and the Remo people.