BIRNIN KEBBI, NIGERIA — Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of Ummu District in Zuru Local Government Area and appointed Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gujiya as its new District Head, in a move aimed at enhancing grassroots administration and bringing governance closer to the people.
The approval, contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said the creation of the new district followed extensive consultations with traditional institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders in the area. The governor noted that the decision was part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional governance structures and ensuring effective service delivery at the grassroots level.
“The creation of Ummu District is in response to the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the area, who have long clamoured for a separate administrative unit to address their peculiar needs,” the statement read. “It is also in line with the present administration’s policy of taking governance closer to the people.”
Governor Idris congratulated the newly appointed District Head, Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gujiya, describing him as a man of integrity, experience, and proven leadership qualities. He urged him to discharge his duties with fairness, honesty, and a deep sense of responsibility, and to work closely with the Zuru Emirate Council and the state government to promote peace, unity, and development in the area.
The governor also tasked the new district head with fostering harmony among the diverse communities in the district, promoting agriculture, education, and economic empowerment, and ensuring that government policies and programmes are effectively communicated to the people. He assured the people of Ummu District of his administration’s continued support in providing infrastructure and social amenities that would improve their standard of living.
The appointment of Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gujiya as District Head of Ummu District takes immediate effect. He becomes the first district head of the newly created district, which is expected to enhance the administrative efficiency of Zuru Local Government Area and facilitate the delivery of government services to the people.
The Zuru Emirate Council, through a statement by its Secretary, commended the governor for approving the creation of the new district, describing it as a historic decision that would bring about development and improved governance in the area. The council also congratulated the new district head and urged him to justify the confidence reposed in him by the government and the people.
Residents of Ummu District, who spoke to journalists shortly after the announcement, expressed joy and gratitude to the governor for fulfilling their long-standing request. They said the new district would bring government closer to them and accelerate the pace of development in the area. Many also commended the choice of Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gujiya, describing him as a leader with the experience and integrity to deliver on the expectations of the peopled
