Raheem Ajuloopin, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency, has proposed a bill to create additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State, citing improved grassroots governance and enhanced national security as key objectives.
The lawmaker disclosed the proposal on Wednesday through a statement issued by his Special Assistant on New Media, Jamiu Balogun, in Ilorin. Ajuloopin said the bill is part of efforts to bring government closer to the people, enhance administrative efficiency, and promote development across communities in the state.
According to him, smaller, localized councils would allow for faster and more effective service delivery, particularly in responding to security and governance challenges. “The creation of new LGAs would contribute significantly to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Overstretched local councils often struggle to respond swiftly to security and governance needs,” he said.
Ajuloopin also highlighted a second bill he recently sponsored — an amendment to the Private Guards Companies Act — which seeks to enable licensed private security firms to take a more active role in security delivery. This, he said, would allow security agencies such as the Police to focus more on criminal investigations, intelligence, and prosecution.
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Kwara State has previously explored expanding its local government structure. In 2014, a 14-member committee was inaugurated to assess the feasibility of creating Local Council Development Areas, citing population growth, administrative demands, and the state’s large landmass. Earlier attempts in 2002 to establish additional LGAs were scrapped by a succeeding administration due to funding constraints.
Currently, Kwara operates 16 LGAs established under the 1976 local government reforms. If passed, Ajuloopin’s bill would reshape the state’s governance landscape, expand representation, and potentially improve grassroots security responses.