Geopolitical zones of Nigeria

Many groups and individuals in Nigeria including the Afenifere Renewal Movement through its National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, Ohaneze Ndigbo, its late Secretary General, Chief Ralph Uwechue and Ijaw National Congress through its National President, Mr. Joshua Benameisigha have canvassed that the current six zonal divisions be recognized in Nigeria's constitution and be strengthened to function as federating units in the new structure for Nigeria. ==List of geopolitical zones==

• North Central: • Consisting of Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Plateau States, as well as the Federal Capital Territory. • North East: • Consisting of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States. • North West: • Consisting of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara States. • South East: • Consisting of Abia State, Anambra State, Ebonyi State, Enugu, and Imo States. • South South (also known as Niger Delta region) • Consisting of Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, and Rivers States. • South West: • Consisting of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States. == Notes ==