From Abdul Ardo
Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has approved the appointment of a 41-member high-powered committee to review requests inview of the numerous Memoranda received for the creation of new Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts in the state.
The move follows an earlier call by the state government inviting interested communities to submit memoranda, aims to deepen grassroots governance, promote socio-political inclusion, and preserve cultural heritage.
A press statement from the Government House signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, says the committee will be chaired by former Chairman of the PDP Bauchi State Alhaji Hamza Koshe Akuyam from Misau Local Government Area, while Justice Habibu Idris Shall from Tafawa Balewa will serve as Deputy Chairman.
Other members of the committee include, Engr. Salmanu Muhammed – Alkaleri LGA.
Alhaji Garba M. Noma (Jarman Bauchi) – Bauchi LGA.
Mr. Elisha B. Gwamis – Bogoro LGA.
Alhaji Aliyu Jibo Jalam – Dambam LGA.
Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza – Darazo LGA.
Hon. Maryam Garba Bagel – Dass LGA.
Senator Bala Adamu Kariya – Ganjuwa LGA.
Prof. Muhammad Babangida – Gamawa LGA.
Hon. Adamu Bello – Giade LGA.
Alhaji Imamu Itas – Itas-Gadau LGA.
Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad– Jama’are LGA.
Others are, Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco – Katagum LGA
Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka (Hon.Commissiner Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management) – Kirfi LGA
Alh. Umar Barau Ningi– Ningi LGA
Rt. Hon. Abubakar Ahmed Faggo (Special Adviser on Local Government) – Shira LGA
Hon. Khalifa Sanusi Rishi (Special Adviser on National Resources) – Toro LGA
Hon. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki– Warji LGA
Also the rest are, Hon. Haruna Shittu Zaki (Special Adviser Political) – Zaki LGA
Prof. Ibrahim Garba – University of Maiduguri
Hassan Usman El-Yakub (SAN) – Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice
Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde – Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Hon. Abdul Hassan – Commissioner for Culture
Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu – Principal Private Secretary to the Governor
Yahuza Adamu Haruna – Chief Economic Adviser
Alhaji Abubakar Mohd Wabi – Chairman, Local Government Service Commission
Surv. Abdullahi Haruna – Acting Surveyor-General
Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim – Representative of Retired Civil Servants
And the Representatives from, Nigeria Police Force (not below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police).
State Security Services (not below the rank of Assistant Director)
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC (not below the rank of Deputy Commandant)
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bauchi Branch
Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI), Bauchi Chapter
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bauchi State
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State and representative of the Civil Society Organizations
The statement added that Ahmed Ali Ranga, Permanent Secretary Political Affairs will serve as secretary of the committee, with co-secretaries including Shehu Yahaya Jalam, Auwal Shehu Jalo, and Mohammed Ali Manti from relevant ministries and agencies.
The committee is expected to begin work after its formal inauguration by Governor Bala Mohammed, scheduled for Thursday, 3rd July 2025, at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Bauchi.
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