Kebbi gov creates two districts, elevates 4 village headships

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has accredited the creation of two new districts and the elevation of 4 village headships to district standing below the Zuru Emirate.

The approval was introduced in a press release issued on Thursday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari.

The newly created districts are Dankolo in Sakaba Local Government Area and Rumu in Zuru Local Government Area.

Shuaibu Marafa was appointed District Head of Dankolo, whereas Muhammadu I Tanko was appointed District Head of Rumu.

The governor additionally accredited the elevation of Dirin Gari, Isgogo, Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas and Makuku village headships to district standing.

Yakubu Yaro was appointed District Head of Dirin Gari, whereas Ibrahim Abdullahi Tume will head Isgogo District. Muhammadu Hudu Wamale was appointed District Head of Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas, whereas Bala Abdullahi will head Makuku District.

Rumu District was created from the present Dabai District and includes eight village areas, with its headquarters in Rumu.

Dirin Gari District was carved out of Dirin Daji District and includes 13 village areas, whereas Isgogo District, additionally created from Dabai District, has eight village areas.

Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas District was carved out of Birnin Tudu District and includes 9 village areas, with its headquarters in Garin Fakai. Makuku District, carved out of Marafa Sakaba District, additionally includes 9 villages, with its headquarters in Makuku.

Dutsinmari stated the train was carried out below the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, notably Section 10, Subsections (A) and (B), which offer for the creation of districts and appointment of district heads.

“The newly appointed district heads are urged to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication,” the commissioner stated.