Bauchi Gov creates 13 new emirates, over 100 district heads
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has signed into law the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, establishing 13 new emirates and over 111 district heads across the state.
The newly created emirates include Burra, Duguri, Dambam, Bununu, Lere, Darazo, Jama’a, Lame, Toro, Ari, Warji, Giade, and Gamawa.
The governor also signed the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and the enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom Law, with its headquarters at Mhrim Namchi in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
During the signing ceremony at Government House, Bauchi, on Tuesday, Mohammed warned against politicizing or obstructing the implementation of the laws.
“This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine, obstruct, or politicize these reforms. Anyone found inciting division or disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law,” he stated.
The governor also assented to the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme, pledging to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers. He said the new scheme would promote transparency and accountability in pension administration.
In addition, Mohammed signed the 2025 Appropriation Supplementary Act to support ongoing developmental projects.
He directed the Attorney General and Secretary to the State Government to gazette and distribute the laws for immediate implementation, stressing that the reforms were aimed at deepening governance, strengthening traditional institutions, and promoting peace and inclusion across Bauchi State.
