Just In: Top Northern Gov Takes Action To Create 13 Extra LCDAs, Gives Reasons
- Gombe State Government submitted a bill to create 13 new LCDAs from the existing 11 LGAs to enhance grassroots governance and service delivery
- Governor Inuwa Yahaya said the LCDAs would address local needs in security, education, health, infrastructure and social services, especially in rural areas
- Interim Management Committees will oversee the LCDAs until local elections, with the governor urging swift passage and public support for the bill
Gombe state - The Gombe State Government has tabled a bill before the State House of Assembly seeking the creation of 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) from the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
In a statement on Wednesday, August 13, Director-General Press Affairs at Gombe Government House, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya’s move aims to strengthen governance at the grassroots.
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Gombe govt expresses commitment to bringing governance closer
Misilli explained that the proposal reflects the governor’s “deep commitment to bringing governance closer to the people, improving service delivery, and promoting inclusive and participatory democracy across the state.”
He noted that the new LCDAs are designed as administrative subdivisions of existing LGAs and will address local needs in security, education, healthcare, infrastructure and social services, with particular focus on rural and underserved areas.
Gombe govt harps on partnership with community leaders
According to Misilli, the LCDAs will work closely with traditional institutions and community leaders to maintain peace, promote local development, and tackle security challenges, in line with the Gombe state Chieftaincy Law (as amended), Daily Trust reported.
The proposed LCDAs and their headquarters include: Akko North (Amada), Akko West (Pindiga), Balanga South (Bambam), Billiri West (Tal), Dukku North (Malala), Funakaye South (Tongo), Gombe South (Bolari), Kaltungo East (Wange), Kwami West (Bojude), Nafada South (Birin Fulani), Pero-Chonge (Filiya), Yamaltu East (Hinna) and Yamaltu West (Zambuk).
Gombe govt: Interim committees to oversee new areas
To ensure a smooth rollout, the bill provides for Interim Management Committees (IMCs) to oversee operations in each LCDA until substantive local elections are held, Vanguard reported.
“The reform will be rolled out in phases with clear operational frameworks, staffing structures and budgetary allocations to guarantee efficiency from the onset,” Misilli said.
Governor calls for support
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Governor Yahaya has urged the State House of Assembly to give the bill “expeditious and favourable consideration” and called on citizens to support the initiative.
“This visionary step reinforces Gombe State’s position as a leader in inclusive governance and grassroots-driven development in Nigeria,” the statement concluded.
Reps receive 31 proposed new states
Previously, Legit.ng reported that the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has received proposals recommending the creation of 31 additional states across Nigeria.
The announcement was made during a plenary session on Thursday, presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
The committee, led by Kalu, outlined the proposed states in a letter read to lawmakers, indicating that the move was aimed at enhancing administrative efficiency and fostering regional representation. If approved by the National Assembly, Nigeria’s current 36-state structure would expand to 67, surpassing the United States' 50-state system.
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