Kebbi gov creates two districts, upgrades four village heads

File photo: Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of two new districts and the elevation of four village headships to district headships in the Zuru Emirate.

The development is aimed at strengthening traditional institutions and improving grassroots administration in the affected communities.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, announced the approval in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to our correspondent by Ahmed Idris.

According to the statement, the newly created districts are Dankolo in Sakaba Local Government Area and Rumu in Zuru Local Government Area.

It said Shuaibu Marafa had been appointed as the District Head of Dankolo, while Malam Muhammadu I Tanko would head the Rumu District.

The governor also approved the upgrading of Dirin Gari, Isgogo, Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas and Makuku village headships to district status.

The statement named Yakubu Yaro as District Head of Dirin Gari, Ibrahim Abdullahi Tume for Isgogo, Muhammadu Hudu Wamale for Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas and Bala Abdullahi for Makuku.

Giving details of the new administrative structures, the commissioner said Dankolo District was carved out of the existing Marafa Sakaba District and comprised 11 village areas, with its headquarters in Dankolo.

He said Rumu District was created from the existing Dabai District and comprised eight village areas, with its headquarters in Rumu.

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Similarly, Dirin Gari District was carved out of Dirin Daji District and comprised 13 village areas, while Isgogo District, created from Dabai District, had eight village areas.

Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas District was carved out of Birnin Tudu District and comprised nine village areas, with its headquarters at Garin Fakai.

Makuku District, also carved out of Marafan Sakaba District, comprised nine villages, with its headquarters in Makuku.

Dutsinmari said the exercise was part of the government’s efforts to strengthen traditional institutions and bring administration closer to the people.

He explained that the approvals and appointments were made in accordance with the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, particularly Section 10, Subsections (A) and (B), which provide for the creation of districts and appointment of district heads.

The commissioner urged the newly appointed traditional rulers to justify the confidence reposed in them by demonstrating discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication in the discharge of their responsibilities.

He assured them of the state government’s continued support and cooperation, saying their appointments were based on their records of service and demonstrated leadership capacity.

The Kebbi State Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening traditional institutions, promoting effective grassroots administration and advancing peace, unity and sustainable development across the state.