BAUCHI STATE GOVERNMENT APPOINTS ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY DISTRICT HEADS.

BY BASHIR ADAMU

The Bauchi State Government has officially appointed one hundred and forty two new District Heads across the state, as part of efforts strengthen traditional governance and improve grassroots administration.
This move is part of a broader effort to restructure the state’s traditional institutions and enhance local governance.
The appointments were announced during a news briefing in Bauchi Government House by Abubakar Muhammad Wabi, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission.
Alhaji Abubakar Wabi explained that the appointments were made in line with the Bauchi State Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law twenty-twenty five, which serves as the legal framework for restructuring and recognizing traditional institutions within the state.
The law provides guidelines for appointing and overseeing traditional leaders, ensuring a more organized and efficient system of local leadership.
As part of this restructuring, twenty new Emirate Councils and Chiefdoms have been created, prompting the need for qualified District Heads to manage local affairs effectively.
Alhaji Wabi emphasized that these appointments are crucial for better coordination between traditional rulers and government authorities, particularly at the grassroots level, where government’s influence is most directly felt by the people.
The commission chairman commended Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his continued support and leadership in reforming the traditional institution.
He expressed gratitude to other key stakeholders for their cooperation, which helped ensure the successful implementation of the new chieftaincy law.
Alhaji Abubakar Wabi urged the newly appointed District Heads to prioritize values such as fairness, accountability, and service to their communities.
He reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to fostering peace, unity, and sustainable development through strong, responsive traditional institutions.