The push for the creation of Ogoja State took centre stage yesterday as the National Assembly concluded its public hearing on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Godwin Offiono, Member of the House of Representatives for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and sponsor of the bill, led the Ogoja State Creation Team in making a formal submission before the Constitution Review Committee, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Prominent leaders and stakeholders who have consistently championed the cause of Ogoja State also attended the hearing to lend their voices. Among them were Retired Commissioner of Police Lawrence Alobi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Johnny Agim, Retired Air Vice Marshal Clement Ogbeche, Hon. For the Ogoja State Creation Team, the formal presentation before the committee was a milestone in a long journey, reflecting the resilience and determination of its advocates.