By Khalid Idris Doya Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to review...
By Khalid Idris Doya
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to review and assess all Memoranda submitted by communities seeking the creation of new Emirates, Chiefdoms, and Districts in the state.
This follows the state government's earlier invitation to all interested communities to submit their Memoranda of Request for the creation of new Emirates, Chiefdoms or Districts.
A statement issued yesterday by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor, said the Committee will operate based on defined criteria and will be guided in all its recommendations by equity and fairness while ensuring socio-political inclusiveness and financial sustainability for the Emirates, Chiefdoms or Districts to be created.
The move, according to Gidado, is part of the state government's commitment to to deepening grassroots governance, preservimg cultural heritage, and promote inclusivity within traditional institutions in the state.
The 41-member committee will be chaired by Alhaji Hamza Koshe Akuyam (Banagan Misau) from Misau local government area, with Justice Habibu Idris Shall from Tafawa Balewa local government area serving as deputy Chairman.
Other members of the committee include Eng. Salmanu Muhammed (Tafidan Duguri), from Alkaleri LGA; Alhaji Garba M. Noma (Jarman Bauchi), from Bauchi LGA; Mr. Elisha B. Gwamis, from Bogoro LGA; Alhaji Aliyu Jibo Jalam, from Dambam LGA; Hon. Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, From Darazo LGA; Hon. Maryam Garba Bagel , from Dass LGA; and Senator Bala Adamu Kariya, from Ganjuwa LGA.
Others are Prof. Muhammad Babangida, from Gamawa LGA; Hon. Adamu Bello,
From Giade LGA; Alhaji Imamu Itas,
from Itas-Gadau LGA; Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad (Walin Jama’are), from
Jama’are LGA; Alhaji Aminu Ahmed Yapeco (Sarkin Kudun Katagum), from Katagum LGA; Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka (Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs & Disaster Management), from Kirfi LGA; Alh. Umar Barau Ningi (Baraden Ningi), from Ningi LGA; Rt. Hon Abubakar Ahmed Faggo, (Special Adviser Local Government), from Shira LGA; Hon. Khalifa Sanusi Rishi (Special Adviser Natural Resources), from Toro LGA; Hon. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki (Magajin Garin Ningi ), from Warji LGA and Hon. Haruna Shittu Zaki (SA Political), from Zaki LGA.
Other prominent members include Prof. Ibrahim Garba Professor of History from University of Maiduguri; Hassan Usman El-Yakub, SAN (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice), Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde (Commissioner ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs Bauchi); Hon. Abdul Hassan Commissioner for Culture; Alhaji Hashimu Yakubu (Jagaban Bauchi) Principal Private Secretary to the governor; Yahuza Adamu Haruna (Ajiyan Ningi ) Chief Economic Adviser to state Governor.
Also in the committee include Alhaji Abubakar Mohd Wabi (Chiroman Jama’are) Chairman LGSC; Surv. Abdullahi Haruna Ag. Surveyor-General; Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim (Cika Soron Bauchi); Rtd. Head of Service/Rep. Retired Civil Servants.
Also the committee comprised representatives from Commissioner of Police (Not Below the Rank of ACP); Director State Services (Not Below the Rank of Assistant Director); Commandant National Security & Civil Defence Corps (Not Below the Rank of Deputy Commandant); Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association State Branch; Secretary Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) State Chapter; State Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN); Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ); Rep. Civil Society Organizations.
Secretariat members are: Ahmed Ali Ranga Permanent Secretary (Political) who will serve as Secretary; Shehu Yahaya Jalam Permanent Secretary (Special Services)— Co-Secretary; Auwal Shehu Jalo, Permanent Secretary LGSC — Co-Secretary; and Mohammed Ali Manti Director Chieftaincy Affairs from ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs Bauchi — Co-Secretary.
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