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Kebbi creates new district, appoints two heads
The Kebbi State Government has approved the creation of a new district—Sarandosa—in Maiyama Local Government Area of the state and announced the appointment of two new district heads as part of its ongoing administrative restructuring.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Dutsinmari, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the newly created Sarandosa District, with headquarters in Sarandosa town, was carved out of the existing Maiyama District (Sarkin Kudun Maiyama). The new district comprises five village areas: Gubba, Sarandosa, Acikaratu Ubandawaki, Acikaratun Dodo, and Tsalibi.
Dutsinmari explained that the creation of the district became necessary due to the rapid expansion and administrative demands of the area, which required decentralization for effective governance and traditional leadership.
The government has appointed Dr. Faruk Maiyama as the pioneer District Head of Sarandosa with the traditional title of Sarkin Gabas Sarandosa.
Similarly, Haliru Maiyama has been appointed as the new District Head of the restructured Maiyama District, retaining the title of Sarkin Kudun Maiyama.
The statement also noted that the existing Maiyama District will now cover seven village areas, including Dangaladıman Maiyama, Yarıman Maiyama, Giwatazo, Kurya, Rafintofa, Zara Birni, and Idiga.
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