Governor Bala Mohammed Signs Landmark Laws in Bauchi State

Governor Bala Mohammed has signed a series of landmark laws in Bauchi state, including the Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law, which establishes 13 new emirates and over 111 districts heads. He also signed the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and the enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom, as well as the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme. The governor aims to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers. The new emirates and districts will provide a boost to the state's administration and governance.

Key Takeaways:

• The Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Law provides for the creation of 13 new emirates and over 111 districts heads in Bauchi state.
• The law aims to strengthen the state's administration and governance, and provide opportunities for traditional leaders to contribute to development.
• The Sayawa Zaar Chiefdom with headquarters at Mhrim Namchi community in Tafawa Balewa local government area has been repealed and reconstituted.
• The Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme will help clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers.
• The governor has directed the relevant authorities to gazette, publish, and distribute copies of the laws for implementation.
• Security agencies have been empowered to take action against anyone attempting to undermine or politicize the implementation of the laws.

Statistics:

• 13 new emirates have been created in Bauchi state.
• Over 111 districts heads will be appointed under the new chieftaincy law.
• The Sayawa Chiefdom has been repealed and replaced with the Zaar Chiefdom.
• The Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme aims to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to over [number of retired workers] workers.

Sources:

• Press release sent by the Governor's Office, Bauchi State [1]
• Name of the governor, Bala Mohammed, quoted in the press release.