Bauchi Gov Assents to four major bills, creates Zaar Chiefdom
By Abbas Usman, Bauchi
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed has assented to four major bills aimed at strengthening governance, traditional institutions, and workers’ welfare across the state.
Gov.Bala Mohammed signing the new laws, while speaker Abubakar Sulaiman standing by left
The laws include the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom with headquarters at Mhrim Namchi community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government area to address longstanding community demands.
Also signed into law was the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, which provides for the creation of thirteen new emirates and one hundred and eleven district heads across Bauchi State.
Governor Bala equally signed into law the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme, pledging to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers.
In addition, the 2025 Appropriation Supplementary Act was signed to support the smooth implementation of ongoing developmental projects and programs initiated by his administration.
Assenting to the bills at the Council chamber of Government House, Senator Bala Mohammed warned against politicizing or undermining the implementation of the newly enacted laws, adding that security agencies are directed to take appropriate action.
Presenting the bills earlier, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, commended the Governor for responding to the needs of various communities.
Gov. Bala Mohammed receiving the bills from speaker Abubakar Y. SulaimanÂ
He noted that the massive turnout at the public hearings reflected citizens’ strong desire for government presence and effective traditional administration at the grassroots level.
Our Correspondent who covered the occasion reported that the thirteen new Emirates include Duguri, Bununu, Lere, Jama’a, Lame, Toro, Burra, Ari, Warji, Darazo, Dambam, Giade and Gamawa.
