Bauchi Governor Appoints Brother as Emir of Duguri Emirate

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed his elder brother, Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, as the new Emir of the newly created Duguri Emirate. The appointment was confirmed during a ceremony held at the Duguri Palace in the Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The State Secretary to the Government, Aminu Hammayo, presented the appointment letter on behalf of the governor. Alhaji Adamu Mohammed, a retired Assistant Controller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, expressed gratitude for the appointment and promised to promote peace, education, and healthcare within the emirate.

This move follows the recent establishment of 13 additional emirs and chiefdoms across Bauchi State to strengthen traditional institutions and promote development.