Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the creation of five new districts and the appointment of district and village heads across parts of Zuru Emirate.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari, announced the development in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.

The newly created districts are Peni, Mahuta, Bangu, Gele and Ummu. Chonoko Village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area has also been upgraded to district status.

In Fakai Local Government Area, Peni District was carved out of Bajida District, with its headquarters in Yoko. Ayuba Bende was appointed district head. Mahuta and Bangu districts were created from Marafa District, with Farke Anama and Abubakar Wamale appointed as their respective heads.

Gele District was created from Bajida/Birnin Tudu District in Fakai, with its headquarters in Boko. Ahmad D. Gele was appointed to lead the district, while Bamaiyi Bawada Chonoko was named district head following the elevation of Chonoko to district status in Danko-Wasagu.

In Zuru Local Government Area, Ummu District was carved out of Rafin Zuru District. It comprises Bedi, Drogo, Ummu (Rimi), Sabon Garin Ummu, Chepko, Domo, Ugeva and Adhava Hanto.

The governor also approved several village head appointments in the new Ummu District. Kabiru Chaka Diga was named village head of Sabon Garin Ummu, Markus Yumu for Domo, Yakubu Maliki for Ugeva, Sale Oda for Chepko and Usman Idris for Adhava Hanto. Muhammadu Danwarai was appointed village head of Musume in Zuru Local Government Area.

Dutsinmari said the approvals were made in accordance with Section 10(A) and (B) of the Kebbi State Local Government Law, 2008, which provides for the creation of districts and appointment of district heads.

He urged the newly appointed traditional rulers to discharge their responsibilities with discipline, honesty, transparency and dedication.