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.
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, while Muhammadu I Tanko was appointed District Head of Rumu.
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 head Makuku District.
Rumu District was created from the existing Dabai District and comprises eight village areas, with its headquarters in Rumu.
Dirin Gari District was carved out of Dirin Daji District and comprises 13 village areas, while Isgogo District, also created from Dabai District, has eight village areas.
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 Marafa Sakaba District, also comprises nine villages, with its headquarters in Makuku.
Dutsinmari said the exercise was carried out under 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 newly appointed district heads are urged to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication,” the commissioner said.
