Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially signed into law the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, resulting in the establishment of 13 new emirates and the creation of over 111 district heads across the state.
The newly designated emirates are: Burra, Duguri, Dambam, Bununu, Lere, Darazo, Jama’a, Lame, Toro, Ari, Warji, Giade, and Gamawa.
In addition to the chieftaincy law, the Governor also signed a separate bill to repeal the Sayawa Chiefdom Law and enact the Zaar Chiefdom Law, which now has its headquarters situated at Mhrim Namchi in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area.
During the signing ceremony on Tuesday at the Government House in Bauchi, Governor Mohammed issued a strong caution against any attempts to politicize or obstruct the implementation of these new laws. He declared: “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.”
The Governor also gave his assent to the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme. He used the occasion to commit to clearing the outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government employees, stating that the new scheme is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in pension management.
Furthermore, Mohammed signed the 2025 Appropriation Supplementary Act to provide support for the state’s existing developmental projects.
He directed the Attorney General and the Secretary to the State Government to immediately gazette and distribute the new laws for prompt execution, emphasizing that the reforms are intended to deepen governance, reinforce traditional institutions, and foster peace and inclusion throughout Bauchi State.
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