Kebbi gov approves creation of two new districts, upgrades four others

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Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of two new districts and the upgrading of four village headships under the Zuru Emirate. Read More:…

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

The approval, announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, on Thursday, is aimed at strengthening traditional institutions and improving grassroots administration.

A statement made available to our correspondent by Ahmed Idris, quoted the commissioner that “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 appointed to head Rumu District.

“The governor also approved the upgrading of Dirin Gari and Isgogo village headships to district headships, alongside Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas in Fakai Local Government Area and Makuku in Sakaba Local Government Area.

“The newly appointed district heads are Yakubu Yaro for Dirin Gari, Ibrahim Abdullahi Tume for Isgogo, Muhammadu Hudu Wamale for Uban Kasar Fakai Ta Gabas and Bala Abdullahi for Makuku”

According to the statement, Dankolo District was carved out of the existing Marafa Sakaba District and comprises 11 village areas, with its headquarters in Dankolo.

Similarly, 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.

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