Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the creation of the Seyawa Chiefdom, with its headquarters situated in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, marking an end to decades of struggle for self-rule.
Governor Mohammed made the announcement on Monday in Bauchi during a meeting with stakeholders from the region. He noted that the approval came after thorough evaluation of reports from committees tasked with reviewing the matter.
The governor expressed his sorrow over the loss of innocent lives caused by ongoing ethno-religious violence in the Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro areas, which have been at the heart of the movement for the Seyawa Chiefdom.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving the longstanding issues surrounding the creation of the Seyawa Chiefdom, a goal that had remained unattainable for over 30 years under previous administrations.
“After receiving the committee’s reports, a white paper drafting committee was appointed to outline the government’s stance on the findings and recommendations,” said Governor Mohammed. “Additionally, another committee was tasked with studying the structures and succession models of Chiefdoms in Plateau, Kaduna, and Nasarawa states.”
Governor Mohammed further explained that the Seyawa Chiefdom would be formed from parts of the current Bauchi Emirate and would be led by a Chief, who will be titled Gun Zaar.
