PICTORIAL: Bauchi Governor’s Elder Brother Named First-class Emir Of New Duguri Emirate

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has accepted the appointment of his elder brother, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed Duguri, as the primary Emir of Duguri, with a first-class standing.

Talking shortly after receiving his letter of appointment on Friday, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed Duguri described the appointment because the fulfilment of a long-long dream for the individuals of Duguri. He expressed profound gratitude to Allah and the Bauchi State authorities for the honour.

The brand new Emir pledged to work carefully with different conventional rulers throughout the state to advertise peace, unity, and sustainable growth.

A retired Assistant Controller of Customs and present chairman of the Bauchi State Common Primary Schooling Board (BA-SUBEB), Emir Duguri assured that he would uphold the legal guidelines of the state and assist authorities initiatives in key sectors similar to schooling, well being, and safety.

He emphasised the significance of schooling, promising to make sure that extra kids have been enrolled in class, whereas additionally committing to assist improved healthcare supply and keep peace and concord inside the Duguri Emirate and Bauchi State at massive.

Whereas calling for unity amongst his individuals, the Emir urged residents of Duguri to work collectively for the progress and growth of their neighborhood.

The Emir conferred the normal title of ‘Yariman Duguri’ on Governor Bala Mohammed in appreciation of his position within the creation of the brand new emirate.

Presenting the letter of appointment, the Secretary to the State Authorities (SSG), Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, mentioned the train was carried out in accordance with the Bauchi State Chieftaincy Appointment and Deposition Legislation, 2025, notably sections 16 and 17.

Hammayo reminded the brand new Emir to uphold justice, reality, and equity whereas selling peace and unity in his area. He expressed confidence that underneath Emir Duguri’s management, the brand new emirate would expertise higher progress and stability.

He added that the appointment displays the administration’s dedication to strengthening conventional establishments as very important companions in neighborhood growth and grassroots governance.

LEADERSHIP reviews that Governor Mohammed had not too long ago signed into legislation a Invoice establishing 13 new emirates and one chiefdom throughout Bauchi State. The federal government has already offered appointment letters to a number of the newly Emirs, whereas different emirates await the formal presentation.

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