
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, signed two significant legislations that have had a significant impact on the state’s traditional governance structure on Tuesday.
The newly signed laws, which include the 2025-era Zaar Chiefdom Law and the 2025-era Bauchi State Chieftaincy Law, will create 13 more Emirates and one Chieftain.
Governor Mohammed warned against any attempts to politicize or sabotage the new laws while assenting the bills: “
The implementation of these laws will not be tolerated by this administration.
The law’s full effects will be felt by anyone who is found to be inciting conflict, spreading false information, or trying to stifle public order.
He emphasized that the establishment of the Emirates and Chiefdom was motivated by policy objectives that addressed the state’s current problems with governance, particularly as Bauchi approaches its 50th anniversary.
This action is intended to improve governance at the local level and is a response to the people’s persistent demands for these institutions.
The Governor called the process “one of the most consultative and transparent ever conducted in our state”.
A committee was set up to review the proposals, according to him, followed by legislative deliberations and the State House of Assembly’s approval.
The Bauchi State Assembly, Rt. Hon. The development was characterized as a significant milestone by Abubakar Suleiman. He noted that the legislation provided a framework for the effective maintenance of the state’s traditional institutions and was written with caution and forethought.
The newly established Emirates and Chiefdom are:
1. Headquarters: Burra
2. Headquarters of Dambam:
3. Headquarters of Darazo:
4. Yuli, the country’s administrative center
5. Headquarters of Gamawa: Gamawa
6. Headquarters of Giade
7. Headquarters of Toro
8. Headquarters: Katangan Warji
9. Gadar Maiwa, Ari-Host
10. Nabardo, the headquarter of Jama’a
11. Gumau, Lame, is the company’s head office.
12. Headquarters: Bununu
13. Headquarters of Lere:
14. Headquarters of the Zaar Chiefdom: Mhrim
Governor Mohammed has directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to immediately publish and distribute copies of the new laws to all relevant authorities and institutions for immediate implementation in collaboration with the State Government Secretary.
Source: Channels TV
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