From: Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has assented to four major bills aimed at strengthening governance, traditional institutions, and workers’ welfare across the state.
The laws include the repeal of the Sayawa Chiefdom and enactment of the Zaar Chiefdom with headquarters at Mhrim community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government area .
Also signed into law was the Chieftaincy appointment and deposition law, which provides for the creation of thirteen new emirates and over one hundred district heads across Bauchi State.
The Governor equally signed into law the Local Government Pension Contributory Scheme, pledging to clear the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired local government workers.
In addition, the 2025 Appropriation Supplementary Act was signed to support the smooth implementation of ongoing developmental projects and programs initiated by his administration.
