Bauchi Governor Creates 13 New Emirates, One Chiefdom Ahead of State’s 50th Anniversary

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the creation of 13 new emirate councils and one chiefdom as part of efforts to enhance grassroots governance and address administrative realities in the state.

The governor signed the Bauchi State Chieftaincy (Appointment and Deposition) Law 2025 and the Zaar Chiefdom Law 2025 into law on Tuesday, according to a report by Channels Television.

Governor Mohammed said the establishment of the new traditional institutions was driven by policy goals aimed at strengthening local governance structures 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 governor stated. “The process itself is one of the most consultative and transparent ever undertaken in our state.”

He explained that a committee was set up to review proposals for the new emirates, after which the Bauchi State House of Assembly conducted a public hearing, legislative deliberations, and passed the bill into law.

Governor Mohammed further directed the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, alongside the Secretary to the State Government, to gazette, publish, and distribute copies of the laws to all relevant authorities for immediate implementation.

In addition to the new traditional councils, the governor also signed into law the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme and the Appropriation Supplementary Act 2025.

List of New Emirates and Chiefdoms in Bauchi State:

1. Burra – Headquarters: Burra

2. Dambam – Headquarters: Dambam

3. Darazo – Headquarters: Darazo

4. Duguri – Headquarters: Yuli

5. Gamawa – Headquarters: Gamawa

6. Giade – Headquarters: Giade

7. Toro – Headquarters: Toro

8. Warji – Headquarters: Katangan Warji

9. Ari – Headquarters: Gadar Maiwa

10. Jama’a – Headquarters: Nabardo

11. Lame – Headquarters: Gumau

12. Bununu – Headquarters: Bununu

13. Lere – Headquarters: Lere

14. Zaar Chiefdom – Headquarters: Mhrim