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The Digest:

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has signed a landmark chieftaincy law creating 13 new emirates and over 111 district headships, marking one of Nigeria's most significant traditional institution reforms in recent years. The governor simultaneously repealed the Sayawa Chiefdom and established the Zaar Chiefdom, warning against any attempts to politicize or undermine the sweeping administrative changes.

Key Points:
  • Governor Bala Mohammed signs the law creating 13 new emirates in Bauchi State.
  • Over 111 new district heads will be appointed across the state.
  • The Sayawa Chiefdom has been repealed and replaced with the Zaar Chiefdom.
  • New emirates include Burra, Duguri, Dambam, Bununu, Lere, and Darazo.
  • The governor warned against politicizing the implementation, threatening legal action.
  • Security agencies are directed to maintain peace during the transition.
  • The law follows extensive consultations with traditional rulers and stakeholders.
This restructuring aims to decentralize traditional authority and bring governance closer to grassroots communities across Bauchi State.

Sources: Daily Trust