Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has approved the creation of seven new districts and the appointment of new district and village heads across parts of Zuru Emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening traditional institutions and improving grassroots administration.
The approval was contained in a statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, and issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
According to the Commissioner, the newly approved districts and appointments are as follows:
Creation of Peni District
The Governor has approved the creation of Peni District out of the existing Bajida District in Fakai Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Yoko.
The new district will comprise nine village areas: Penin Amana, Penin Gaba, Penin Anai, Farin Ruwa, Ukori, Dikono, Ubege, Sem Saune and Cikau.
The Governor has also approved the appointment of Alhaji Ayuba Bende as the District Head of Peni.
Creation of Mahuta District
The Governor has approved the creation of Mahuta District out of the existing Marafa District in Fakai Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Mahuta.
The new district will comprise the following village areas: Inwala, Arewan Mahuta, Ahuri, Tungar Gomo, Doro, Mahuta, Sarkin Yamman Mahuta and Sarkin Gabas.
Alhaji Farke Anama has been appointed as the new District Head of Mahuta.
Creation of Bangu District
The Governor has approved the creation of Bangu District out of the existing Marafa District in Fakai Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Bangu.
The district will comprise nine village areas: Bangu, Mai Garaya, Garin Isa, Garin Tudu, Matserin Bangu, Noman Kawo, Tsamiya, Garin Salihu and Takakume.
The Governor has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Wamale as the District Head of Bangu.
Appointment of Musume village head
The Governor has approved the appointment of Muhammadu Danwarai as the new Village Head of Musume in Zuru Local Government Area.
Creation of Gele District
The Governor has approved the creation of Gele District out of the existing Bajida/Birnin Tudu District in Fakai Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Boko.
The new district will comprise the following village areas: Gele, Boko, Kuka Zussun, Sarkin Duste, Asgana, Mayan Ruwa, Bajinin Ketare, Ukwana, Tungar Maso and Magaji Turawa.
Ahmad D. Gele has been appointed as the new District Head of Gele.
Upgrading of Chonoko to a District
The Governor has approved the upgrading of Chonoko Village to district status under the existing Waje District in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area, with its headquarters at Chonoko.
The new district will comprise 13 village areas: Chonoko, Tungar Gaya, Unashi, Wadako, Dankade, Ragan, Gimin Bajida, Dianko, Cizama, Zagami, Zuttun Kolo, Durun Kurungu and Dokan Kwaya.
The Governor has also approved the appointment of Bamaiyi Bawada Chonoko as the new District Head of Chonoko.
Creation of Ummu District
The Governor has approved the creation of Ummu District out of the existing Rafin Zuru District in Zuru Local Government Area.
The new district will comprise eight village areas, including three existing areas—Bedi, Drogo and Ummu (Rimi)—and five additional village areas: Sabon Garin Ummu, Chepko, Domo, Ugeva and Adhava Hanto.
The Governor has approved the following appointments of village heads:
Kabiru Chaka Diga — Village Head of Sabon Garin Ummu.
Markus Yumu — Village Head of Domo.
Yakubu Maliki — Village Head of Ugeva.
Sale Oda — Village Head of Chepko.
Usman Idris — Village Head of Adhava Hanto.
The Commissioner stated that the approvals and appointments were made in accordance with the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, particularly Section 10, subsections (A) and (B), which provide for the exercise of relevant powers concerning the creation of districts and the appointment of district heads.
Dutsinmari urged the newly appointed district and village heads to uphold discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He assured them of the continued support and cooperation of the State Government and the Ministry, adding that the appointments reflected their track records and demonstrated capacity to serve their respective communities.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening traditional institutions, promoting effective grassroots administration, and advancing peace, unity and sustainable development across the state.
