Governor Bala Mohammed Sets Up High-Powered Committee on Creation of Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts
In line with the earlier invitation to interested communities across Bauchi State to submit Memoranda of Request for the creation of new Emirates, Chiefdoms, or Districts, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, FNIPR (Kauran Daular Usmaniyya), has approved the constitution of a High-Powered Committee to review and evaluate all submissions received.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mukhtar Gidado, MNIPR, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, who noted that the Committee will review the memoranda in accordance with clearly defined criteria and make recommendations on deserving Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts for creation.
The Committee is mandated to ensure its work is guided by the principles of equity, fairness, inclusiveness, and financial sustainability, with a focus on strengthening grassroots governance, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting harmony through traditional institutions across the state.
Composition of the Committee:
- Alhaji Hamza Koshe Akuyam (Banagan Misau), Misau LGA – Chairman
- Justice Habibu Idris Shall, Tafawa Balewa LGA – Deputy Chairman
- Engr. Salmanu Mohammed (Tafidan Duguri), Alkaleri LGA – Member
- Alhaji Garba M. Noma (Jarman Bauchi), Bauchi LGA – Member
- Mr. Elisha B. Gwamis, Bogoro LGA – Member
- Alhaji Aliyu Jibo Jalam, Dambam LGA – Member
- Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, Darazo LGA – Member
- Hon. Maryam Garba Bagel, Dass LGA – Member
- Senator Bala Adamu Kariya, Ganjuwa LGA – Member
- Prof. Muhammad Babangida, Gamawa LGA – Member
- Hon. Adamu Bello, Giade LGA – Member
- Alhaji Imamu Itas, Itas-Gadau LGA – Member
- Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad (Walin Jama’are), Jama’are LGA – Member
- Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco (Sarkin Kudun Katagum), Katagum LGA – Member
- Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, Kirfi LGA – Member
- Alhaji Umar Barau Ningi (Baraden Ningi), Ningi LGA – Member
- Rt. Hon. Abubakar Ahmed Faggo, Shira LGA – Member
- Hon. Khalifa Sanusi Rishi, Toro LGA – Member
- Hon. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki (Magajin Garin Ningi), Warji LGA – Member
- Hon. Haruna Shittu Zaki, Zaki LGA – Member
- Prof. Ibrahim Garba, University of Maiduguri – Member
- Hassan Usman El-Yakub, SAN, Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice – Member
- Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde, Commissioner, MLG&CA – Member
- Hon. Abdul Hassan, Commissioner for Culture – Member
- Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu (Jagaban Bauchi), Principal Private Secretary to H.E – Member
- Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi), Chief Economic Adviser to H.E – Member
- Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Wabi (Chiroman Jama’are), Chairman, LGSC – Member
- Surv. Abdullahi Haruna, Acting Surveyor-General – Member
- Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim (Cika Soron Bauchi), Rtd. Head of Service – Member
- Representative of the Commissioner of Police (Not below the rank of ACP) – Member
- Representative of DSS (Not below the rank of Assistant Director) – Member
- Representative of NSCDC (Not below the rank of Deputy Commandant) – Member
- Chairman, NBA (Bauchi Branch) – Member
- Secretary, JNI (State Chapter) – Member
- State Chairman, CAN – Member
- Representative, NUJ Bauchi – Member
- Representative, Civil Society Organizations – Member
Secretariat:
- Ahmed Ali Ranga, Perm. Secretary (Political) – Secretary
- Shehu Yahaya Jalam, Perm. Secretary (Special Services) – Co-Secretary
- Auwal Shehu Jalo, Perm. Secretary, LGSC – Co-Secretary
- Mohammed Ali Manti, Director, Chieftaincy Affairs, MLG&CA – Co-Secretary
Inauguration Details:
The Committee will be formally inaugurated by His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed as follows:
📅 Date: Thursday, 3rd July, 2025
📍 Venue: Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Bauchi
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM