Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of two new districts and the elevation of four village headships to district status under the Zuru Emirate.
The approval was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari.
According to the statement made available to our correspondent by Ahmed Idris, the newly created districts are Dankolo in Sakaba Local Government Area and Rumu in Zuru Local Government Area.
Shuaibu Marafa was appointed as the District Head of Dankolo, while Malam Muhammadu I Tanko was named to head Rumu District.
The governor also approved the elevation of Dirin Gari, Isgogo, Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas and Makuku village headships to district status.
Yakubu Yaro was appointed District Head of Dirin Gari, while Ibrahim Abdullahi Tume will head Isgogo District. Muhammadu Hudu Wamale was appointed District Head of Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas, while Bala Abdullahi will oversee Makuku District.
The statement explained that Dankolo District was carved out of the existing Marafa Sakaba District and comprises 11 village areas, with its headquarters in Dankolo.
Rumu District was created from the existing Dabai District and comprises eight village areas, with its headquarters in Rumu.
Dirin Gari District, carved out of Dirin Daji District, comprises 13 village areas, while Isgogo District, created from Dabai District, has eight village areas.
Similarly, Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas District was carved out of Birnin Tudu District and comprises nine village areas, with its headquarters in Garin Fakai.
Makuku District, carved out of Marafan Sakaba District, also comprises nine villages, with its headquarters in Makuku.
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Dutsinmari said the exercise was intended to strengthen traditional institutions and improve grassroots administration across the affected communities.
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 the appointment of district heads.
The commissioner urged the newly appointed traditional rulers to justify the confidence placed in them by carrying out their duties with discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication.
He also assured them of the state government’s continued support and cooperation, adding that their appointments were based on their records of service and demonstrated capacity to lead their respective communities.
The Kebbi State Government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening traditional institutions, improving grassroots administration and promoting peace, unity and sustainable development across the state.