By; Mohammed Kawu, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed has said that his administration’s resolve to create additional emirates and district areas in Bauchi is borne out of the need to unbundle the state for easier governance, eliminate ungoverned spaces, and give communities a sense of self-actualization.
According to the governor, the reform in the traditional institution in the state, is also to deepen local governance, enhance identity, and strengthen the invaluable roles of traditional institutions, for people matters as custodians of peace, unity and development.
Senator Bala Mohammed made these assertions in Bauchi while receiving the report of the State Committee charged with the responsibility of creating new emirates, chiefdoms and districts areas in fulfilment of the yearnings of various communities across the state.
The Governor further explained that the exercise is also in fulfilment of his electioneering campaign promises dates back to 2019 when he aspired for the state plum seat.
Receiving the report of the committee charged with the responsibility of carrying the exercise,
Governor Bala recalled however that similar practices had taken place in some states of the federation, and even in the African continent, and beyond
“So, It is in consonance with the established practice in the country in various states where the traditional institutions have been unbundled and provided data and statistics for development, and distribution of take away from the federation account in terms of number of emirates, districts and villages”.
Governor Bala Mohammed further explained that his administration therefore found it expedient and timely to revisit the issue to address the long standing demands and appeals by historical legitimacy, social equity and grasps for consensus.
Senator Bala Mohammed added that the rationale for the creation of new emirates, chiefdoms and districts is grounded for consideration in the need for promotion of peace and progress, stability and development.
Governor Bala stated that the roles of traditional rulers is to serve as catalyst for mobilisation towards communal and social development programmes, and postering social cohesion, among others.
He assured the monarchs and communities that government would implement the committee’s recommendations fairly with the dignity of existing institutions, while expanding the opportunities for leadership and representation at all levels.
Governor Bala commended the committee for what he described as undertaking a transparent and painstaking exercise, and praised the methodology, models, and templates used in carrying out the assigned responsibility.
The Governor expressed regret that the state remained dormant in such an exercise since its creation in 1976, emphasizing that traditional institutions serves as pillars of communal cohesion and catalyst for progress and development.
Senator Bala observed that expansion of traditional institution through administrative units is meant to consolidate building efforts, poster inclusivity and empower communities to participate meaningfully in governance.
Earlier while presenting the report, the chairman of the committee, Hamza Koshe Akuyam disclosed that they have during the exercise, received a total of 196 memoranda, 17 for the creation of emirates, 166 for districts, as well as for chiefdoms in the state.
Alh. Hamza Koshe explained that at the end of their assigned responsibility which lasted almost 10 weeks months, committee recommended to the state government the creation of seven additional emirates, two new chiefdoms, and 111 new districts to be created from within the state
Koshe recalled that the committee was inaugurated on 4th July, 2025 with the mandate to review requests from various agitating communities across the state, assess their historical, cultural and administrative justifications, and make recommendations to promote justice, inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence.
About The Author
