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He urged unity, peace, and social harmony among Ndigbo and Nigerians in general, while tracing the historical roots of the Anioma agitation. According to him, the demand for Anioma State dates back to 1954 when nationalist and first Premier of the old Midwest Region, Sir Dennis Osadebay, submitted a request for the West Niger Province to be carved out of the old Benin and Warri Provinces.

Anioma State Creation: Senator Ned Nwoko Seeks Stronger Backing from Ohaneze Ndi Igbo