The Coalition of Funtua Community-Based Organisations has presented a memorandum proposing the creation of Karadua State from the present Katsina State.
The group made the presentation before the National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review during a one-day public hearing on Monday.
The memorandum was presented by Alhaji Tukur Lawal, Secretary, Movement for the Creation of Karadua State, and Vice Chairman, Funtua Coalition of Community-Based Organisations.
Lawal explained that the coalition comprised grassroots stakeholders, development actors, and civil society advocates within the Funtua Senatorial Zone of Katsina State.
He noted that to promote equity, inclusivity, and development across Nigeria’s diverse regions, the coalition supports the creation of additional states as a matter of constitutional reform.
“Specifically, we propose the creation of Karadua State from the present Katsina South Senatorial Zone, also known as the Funtua Senatorial Zone.
“The zone has 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs), comprising Funtua, Bakori, Malumfashi, Kafur, Danja, Kankara, Sabuwa, Dandume, Faskari, Musawa, and Matazu.
“Furthermore, in line with the constitutional requirement of creating viable administrative units, we propose the creation of an additional LGA to reflect current population size, geographic spread, and administrative demands,” he said.
According to Lawal, the formation of Karadua State will bring governance closer to the people, facilitate equitable resource allocation, and infrastructural development.
He said that it would also enhance political participation and representation, reduce marginalisation, and improve security coordination at the grassroots.
“This request aligns with the spirit of federalism and supports national calls for restructuring to ensure balanced development across all zones,” he emphasised.
He also proposed local government reform, creation of state police, and called for the constitutional recognition of traditional rulers, given their formal roles in security, agriculture, and social welfare administration.
