Governor Bala Mohammed Sets Up High-Powered Committee on Creation of Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts

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Governor Bala Mohammed Sets Up High-Powered Committee on Creation of Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts

By Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchí 

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:

  1. Alhaji Hamza Koshe Akuyam (Banagan Misau), Misau LGA – Chairman
  2. Justice Habibu Idris Shall, Tafawa Balewa LGA – Deputy Chairman
  3. Engr. Salmanu Mohammed (Tafidan Duguri), Alkaleri LGA – Member
  4. Alhaji Garba M. Noma (Jarman Bauchi), Bauchi LGA – Member
  5. Mr. Elisha B. Gwamis, Bogoro LGA – Member
  6. Alhaji Aliyu Jibo Jalam, Dambam LGA – Member
  7. Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, Darazo LGA – Member
  8. Hon. Maryam Garba Bagel, Dass LGA – Member
  9. Senator Bala Adamu Kariya, Ganjuwa LGA – Member
  10. Prof. Muhammad Babangida, Gamawa LGA – Member
  11. Hon. Adamu Bello, Giade LGA – Member
  12. Alhaji Imamu Itas, Itas-Gadau LGA – Member
  13. Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad (Walin Jama’are), Jama’are LGA – Member
  14. Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco (Sarkin Kudun Katagum), Katagum LGA – Member
  15. Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, Kirfi LGA – Member
  16. Alhaji Umar Barau Ningi (Baraden Ningi), Ningi LGA – Member
  17. Rt. Hon. Abubakar Ahmed Faggo, Shira LGA – Member
  18. Hon. Khalifa Sanusi Rishi, Toro LGA – Member
  19. Hon. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki (Magajin Garin Ningi), Warji LGA – Member
  20. Hon. Haruna Shittu Zaki, Zaki LGA – Member
  21. Prof. Ibrahim Garba, University of Maiduguri – Member
  22. Hassan Usman El-Yakub, SAN, Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice – Member
  23. Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde, Commissioner, MLG&CA – Member
  24. Hon. Abdul Hassan, Commissioner for Culture – Member
  25. Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu (Jagaban Bauchi), Principal Private Secretary to H.E – Member
  26. Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi), Chief Economic Adviser to H.E – Member
  27. Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad Wabi (Chiroman Jama’are), Chairman, LGSC – Member
  28. Surv. Abdullahi Haruna, Acting Surveyor-General – Member
  29. Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim (Cika Soron Bauchi), Rtd. Head of Service – Member
  30. Representative of the Commissioner of Police (Not below the rank of ACP) – Member
  31. Representative of DSS (Not below the rank of Assistant Director) – Member
  32. Representative of NSCDC (Not below the rank of Deputy Commandant) – Member
  33. Chairman, NBA (Bauchi Branch)Member
  34. Secretary, JNI (State Chapter)Member
  35. State Chairman, CANMember
  36. Representative, NUJ BauchiMember
  37. Representative, Civil Society OrganizationsMember

Secretariat:

  1. Ahmed Ali Ranga, Perm. Secretary (Political) – Secretary
  2. Shehu Yahaya Jalam, Perm. Secretary (Special Services) – Co-Secretary
  3. Auwal Shehu Jalo, Perm. Secretary, LGSC – Co-Secretary
  4. 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



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