The Bauchi State Government’s Committee on the Creation of Additional Emirates, Chiefdoms and Districts has recommended the establishment of 13 new emirates, two chiefdoms and 113 districts across the state.
The recommendations were contained in a report submitted on Friday to Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed at the Government House, Bauchi, by the committee chairman, Hamza Koshe Akuyam.
Akuyam explained that the proposals were drawn from over 196 memoranda received from communities — 17 seeking new emirates, 166 for districts, and others for chiefdoms.
He said the committee assessed the requests based on historical, cultural and administrative justifications, with the goal of promoting justice, inclusiveness and peaceful coexistence.
“The Committee is hereby recommending the creation of thirteen additional emirates, two chiefdoms, and 111 districts across Bauchi State,” Akuyam stated, noting that only the most deserving cases were selected from more than 100 petitions.
Governor Mohammed commended the committee’s work, describing it as a “transparent and painstaking exercise.” He said the reforms aligned with his administration’s vision to “unbundle Bauchi” for more effective governance, address ungoverned spaces and give communities a greater sense of belonging.
While acknowledging that the process might be unsettling for some traditional rulers, the governor stressed that such reforms were not unique to Bauchi, citing similar experiences elsewhere in Nigeria and beyond.
He assured stakeholders that implementation would be fair and balanced, preserving the dignity of existing institutions while expanding leadership opportunities.
The governor also pledged to forward the report to the State House of Assembly “directly and intact” for legislative action.
Mohammed urged lawmakers to act swiftly, devoid of political, ethnic or religious bias, and to prioritise the collective interest of the people.
The committee, inaugurated on July 4, 2025, was tasked with reviewing community requests and making recommendations to ensure inclusiveness, justice, equity and peaceful coexistence in the state.
