Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has approved new districts and appointed district and village heads across parts of Zuru Emirate.
The changes affect communities in Fakai, Danko-Wasagu and Zuru local government areas. They include the creation of Peni, Mahuta, Bangu, Gele and Ummu districts, and the elevation of Chonoko Village to district status.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, announced the approvals in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, October 22.
In Fakai, Peni was carved out of Bajida District, with its headquarters at Yoko and Ayuba Bende appointed district head. Mahuta and Bangu were created from Marafa District, with Farke Anama and Abubakar Wamale appointed their respective heads.
Gele was created from Bajida/Birnin Tudu District, with its headquarters at Boko. Ahmad D. Gele was appointed district head. In Danko-Wasagu, Bamaiyi Bawada Chonoko was appointed to head the newly elevated Chonoko District.
Ummu District was carved out of Rafin Zuru District in Zuru Local Government Area. Daily Post listed its communities as Bedi, Drogo, Ummu (Rimi), Sabon Garin Ummu, Chepko, Domo, Ugeva and Adhava Hanto.
The governor also appointed Kabiru Chaka Diga as village head of Sabon Garin Ummu, Markus Yumu for Domo, Yakubu Maliki for Ugeva, Sale Oda for Chepko and Usman Idris for Adhava Hanto. Muhammadu Danwarai was appointed village head of Musume.
Dutsinmari cited Section 10(A) and (B) of the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, as the legal basis for creating districts and appointing their heads. He urged the appointees to carry out their duties with integrity.
Sources: Punch, Daily Post
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