Nigerian governor appoints elder brother
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed his elder brother, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, as Emir of the newly created Duguri Emirate.
This development was confirmed on Friday with the letter of appointment presented to Duguri as the new Emir by a government team led by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Aminu Hammayo, at the palace in Duguri.
Speaking during the event, the SSG charged the traditional ruler to continue to support government policies and programs for sustainable growth and development
Responding, the Emir conferred the traditional title of ‘Yariman Duguri’ and expressed gratitude to Governor Bala Mohammed for the honor, praying to Allah to reward him abundantly.
The new Emir pledged to work closely with other traditional rulers across the state to promote peace, unity, and sustainable development.
A retired Assistant Controller of Customs and current chairman of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (BA-SUBEB), Emir Duguri assured that he would uphold the laws of the state and support government initiatives in key sectors such as education, health, and security.
He emphasised the importance of education, promising to ensure that more children were enrolled in school, while also committing to support improved healthcare delivery and maintain peace and harmony within the Duguri Emirate and Bauchi State at large.
While calling for unity among his people, the Emir urged residents of Duguri to work together for the progress and development of their community.
Governor Mohammed, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, signed a bill creating 13 additional emirates and chiefdoms.
The new emirates are Burra, Dambam, Darazo, Duguri, Gamawa, Giade, Toro, Warji, Lere, Jama’a, Lame, Ari, Bununu, and Zaar Chiefdom.
Speaking while signing the bill, Mohammed said he created the emirates to “address perceived injustices and foster unity among diverse groups; recognise cultural heritage and promote inclusivity; and blend traditional leadership with modern governance so that the institution remains a relevant partner in development, peace, and progress.
“To increase revenue generation at the local level, which will be used for developmental projects in those local communities. To enhance and improve our data collection and indices, which are critical in determining the amount that is allocated to states and local governments in the allocation of resources and intervention by Donors and International Organisations.
This reform is not an act of politics, but of policy; not a reward for loyalty, but a recognition of merit and necessity,” he said
