Bauchi Creates 13 New Emirates, One Chiefdom as Governor Mohammed Signs Landmark Laws

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has signed into law two key bills — the 2025 Bauchi State Chieftaincy (Appointment and Deposition) Law and the Zaar Chiefdom Law, 2025 — paving the way for the creation of 13 additional Emirates and one Chiefdom in the state.

Speaking during the signing ceremony at the Government House, Bauchi, Governor Mohammed warned against any attempt to politicize or sabotage the implementation of the new laws.

“This administration will not tolerate any attempt to undermine, obstruct, or politicize the implementation of these laws.
Any person or group found inciting division, spreading misinformation, or attempting to disrupt public peace will face the full consequences of the law,” he stated.

The governor explained that the creation of the Emirates and Chiefdom was part of the government’s broader policy to enhance grassroots governance and address long-standing agitations across the state, especially as Bauchi marks its 50th anniversary.

“This move is designed to improve grassroots governance and is a response to the long-standing agitations by our people for the creation of these institutions.
The process itself is one of the most consultative and transparent ever undertaken in our state,” Mohammed said.

He noted that the decision followed a thorough process that included committee reviews, public hearings, and legislative deliberations before passage by the State House of Assembly.

Speaking at the event, Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman, hailed the development as a “significant milestone” for traditional governance in the state, noting that the legislation was crafted with sensitivity and foresight.

The newly created Emirates and Chiefdom are as follows:

1.     Burra – Headquarters: Burra

2.     Dambam – Headquarters: Dambam

3.     Darazo – Headquarters: Darazo

4.     Duguri – Headquarters: Yuli

5.     Gamawa – Headquarters: Gamawa

6.     Giade – Headquarters: Giade

7.     Toro – Headquarters: Toro

8.     Warji – Headquarters: Katangan Warji

9.     Ari – Headquarters: Gadar Maiwa

10. Jama’a – Headquarters: Nabardo

11. Lame – Headquarters: Gumau

12. Bununu – Headquarters: Bununu

13. Lere – Headquarters: Lere

14. Zaar Chiefdom – Headquarters: Mhrim

Governor Mohammed directed the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, in collaboration with the Secretary to the State Government, to immediately gazette, publish, and distribute the new laws for full implementation.

In a related development, the governor also signed into law the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme and the Appropriation Supplementary Act 2025.