Bauchi new law creates 13  Emirates, 111 district heads

Ebun Emmanuel — October 21, 2025

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has signed into law the Chieftancy Appointment and Deposition Law, which provides for the creation of 13 new emirates and over 111 district heads across the state.

The governor also assented to the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and the enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom, with its headquarters located in Mhrim Namchi community in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.

Mohammed also signed the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme Law, pledging to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers.

He further signed the 2025 Appropriation Supplementary Act to support ongoing developmental projects initiated by his administration.

The newly created emirates comprise Burra, Duguri, Dambam, Bununu, Lere, Darazo, Jama’a, Lame, Toro, Ari, Warji, Giade, and Gamawa, each with its designated headquarters.

Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Government House in Bauchi on Tuesday, the governor issued a stern warning against any attempt to politicise or obstruct the implementation of the new laws.

Mohammed said, “Let me use this opportunity to issue a clear and firm warning.

“This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine, obstruct, or politicise the implementation of these laws. Any person or group found inciting division or disrupting public peace will face the full consequences of the law.”

He further directed law enforcement agencies to act decisively to maintain peace, stating that any official or traditional leader who contravened the spirit of the reform will face disciplinary action.

The governor directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, in collaboration with the Secretary to the State Government, to immediately gazette, publish, and distribute copies of the laws to all relevant authorities for implementation.”

Earlier, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, described the law as the outcome of extensive consultations and public engagement involving traditional rulers, civil society groups, and other key stakeholders.

He noted that the new legislation reflects the collective aspirations of Bauchi people and demonstrates the Assembly’s commitment to deepening democratic participation and inclusive governance.

“This law represents not just administrative expansion but a reaffirmation of our shared responsibility to build a system that serves every community fairly,” Suleiman said.