Governor Bala Mohammed
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, on Tuesday signed into law two key bills that significantly altered the traditional governance structure of the state.
The newly signed laws are the 2025 Bauchi State Chieftaincy (Appointment and Deposition) Law and the Zaar Chiefdom Law, 2025.
The new laws paved the way for the creation of 13 additional Emirates and one Chiefdom.
While assenting to the bills, Governor Mohammed cautioned against any attempts to politicise or sabotage the new laws.
“This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine, obstruct, or politicise the implementation of these laws.
“Any person or group found inciting division, spreading misinformation, or attempting to disrupt public peace will face the full consequences of the law,” he warned.
The governor explained that the creation of the Emirates and Chiefdom was aimed at addressing the current realities of governance in the state, particularly as Bauchi approaches its 50th anniversary.
“This move is designed to improve grassroots governance and is a response to the long-standing agitations by our people for the creation of these institutions. The process itself is one of the most consultative and transparent ever undertaken in our state,” he said.
He recalled that the government had constituted a committee to review the proposals, held public hearing followed by legislative deliberation and passage by the State House of Assembly.
In his remarks, the Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, described the development as a significant milestone.
He said that the legislation was crafted with sensitivity and foresight, providing a framework for the effective maintenance of the state’s traditional institutions.
The newly created Emirates and Chiefdom are Burra with headquarters at Burra; Dambam, Dambam; Darazo, Darazo; Duguri, Yuli; Gamawa, Gamawa; Giade, Giade; Toro, Toro; Warji, Katangan Warji; Ari, Gadar Maiwa; Jama’a, Nabardo; Lame, Gumau; Bununu, Bununu; Lere, Lere; and Zaar with headquarters at Mhrim.
The governor directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and the Secretary to the State Government to immediately gazette, publish, and distribute copies of the new laws to all relevant authorities and institutions for immediate implementation.
In a related development, the governor has signed into law, the local government pension contributory scheme and the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025.
