In a strategic initiative to reinforce traditional leadership and enhance grassroots governance, the Bauchi State government has sanctioned the establishment of new emirates and chiefdoms.
This pivotal resolution was made during a session of the State Executive Council (SEC), chaired by Governor Bala Mohammed.
The decision follows closely on the heels of a committee’s report, which was tasked with evaluating the existing traditional leadership framework. The committee proposed the creation of 111 new districts, alongside 13 emirates and two chiefdoms.
Yahuza Haruna, the Governor’s chief economic adviser, shared the news with the press after the SEC meeting. He emphasized that this initiative underscores the administration’s dedication to decentralizing governance and safeguarding the state’s cultural legacy.
“The Executive Council has thoroughly reviewed the committee’s suggestions and has approved the establishment of additional emirates and chiefdoms. This approval will now be submitted to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for formal endorsement,” Haruna explained.
This move represents a crucial milestone in Governor Mohammed’s agenda to reform traditional governance structures and foster greater inclusivity among Bauchi’s varied ethnic groups.
Experts suggest that the creation of these new emirates and chiefdoms will alleviate administrative pressures, improve local representation, and stimulate growth in areas that have historically been underserved.
Following ratification by the House of Assembly, this restructuring is anticipated to transform the traditional governance landscape of Bauchi State, enabling the appointment of new traditional leaders and the formation of expanded local administrative bodies.
