Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the establishment of a high-powered committee to consider requests for the creation of new emirates, chiefdoms, and districts across the state.
The move follows an earlier call by the state government inviting interested communities to submit memoranda seeking the creation of new traditional institutions.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Mukhtar Gidado, the committee is tasked with reviewing and appraising all submissions in line with specified criteria to determine which communities merit new traditional councils.
The governor emphasised that the committee’s work will be guided by the principles of equity, fairness, socio-political inclusiveness, and financial sustainability.
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He described the initiative as a significant step towards deepening grassroots governance, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting inclusivity across the state’s traditional institutions.
The committee, chaired by Alhaji Hamza Akuyam from Misau Local Government Area, comprises prominent individuals drawn from various parts of the state, and from various sectors, including the academia, legal profession, security agencies, religious organisations, civil society, and the media.
Other key members include Justice Habibu Shall as deputy chairman, Salmanu Muhammed (Tafidan Duguri), Alhaji Garba Noma (Jarman Bauchi), Mr. Elisha Gwamis, Alhaji Aliyu Jalam, Maryam Bagel, and Senator Bala Kariya, among others.
The committee is scheduled to be inaugurated by Governor Mohammed on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House, Bauchi, at 10:00 am.
