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The bills creating 13 new emirates and one chiefdom, in addition to the state’s current six emirates, have been signed into law by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State.
The Zaar Chiefdom will be at Mrim. Mohammed listed the newly established emirates as follows immediately after approving the bills at the state capital’s Government House on Tuesday: Burra at Burra, Danbam at Danbam, Darazo at Darazo, Duguri at Yuli, Gamawa at Gamawa, Giade at Giade, Toro at Toro, Warji at Katangar Warji, Lere at Lere, Jama’a at Nabordo, Lame at Gumau, Ari at Gadar Maiwa, and Bununu at Bununu.
The governor gave the State Attorney General and the State Government Secretary instructions to publish the law in the state gazette and send copies to the appropriate authorities right away.
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He also threatened to enforce the law strictly against anyone who tried to stir up trouble or disturb the peace after he signed it.
“To maintain peace and order, the security agencies here have been given complete authority to take decisive action.
Furthermore, any traditional leader or government official who opposes this reform or takes any actions that could jeopardise it will be disciplined. God is the source of leadership, and we will all be held accountable for our stewardship,” he said.
Mohammed defended the reform by stating that its goals were to strengthen local communities’ voices in decision-making, improve grassroots governance, and draw development to them.
He claims that the reform will “address perceived injustices and foster unity among diverse groups; recognise cultural heritage and promote inclusivity; while integrating traditional institutions with modern governance to keep them relevant partners in development, peace, and progress.”
Additionally, it will strengthen data collecting and statistics, which are essential for allocating funds to states and local governments and drawing in donor and foreign initiatives, as well as increase local revenue generation for community-based projects.
“Policy, not politics, is the driving force behind this initiative; it is a recognition of necessity and merit rather than a reward for loyalty.”
“One of the most consultative and transparent ever undertaken in the state,” he said of the reform process.
Mohammed clarified that hundreds of memoranda from communities throughout the 20 LGAs were sent to the Hamza Koshe Akuyam Committee, which is composed of esteemed individuals and specialists.
In order to gain insight from the experiences of other states, the committee toured them, gave presentations, and conducted public hearings. Additionally, it established precise standards for assessing every request, taking into account factors like population, history, social cohesiveness, and economic feasibility,” he stated.