Governor Bala 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 Namchi community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government area to address longstanding community demands.
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.Assenting to the bills at Government House,
Governor Bala Mohammed warned against politicizing or undermining the implementation of the newly enacted laws adding that security agencies are directed to take appropriate action.
Presenting the bills, the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Sulaiman, commended the Governor for his responsiveness to the needs of various communities
He noted that the massive turnout at the public hearings reflected citizens’ strong desire for government presence and effective traditional administration at the grassroots level.
