Bauchi Governor urges Gung Zaar to reconcile Dogara, Bogoro, calls for unity as Zaar celebrate historic chiefdom creation
By Usman Shehu, Bauchi
The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the creation of Zaar Chiefdom as a historic achievement that fulfils the longstanding aspiration of the Zaar people for recognition of their identity, history and traditional heritage
Governor Mohammed made the remarks during the 2026 Limza Annual Cultural Festival held Saturday at Tafawa Balewa, the headquarters of the local government area, where he donated N10 million towards publishing a magazine documenting the history and cultural heritage of the Zaar people.
He said the creation of the Chiefdom reflects his administration’s commitment to recognising diverse communities and strengthening traditional institutions across the state.
He commended the Gung Zaar for fostering unity among people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds in the area.
The Governor use the occasion and appealed to former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and Professor Elias Bogoro to resolve their differences and work together for the development of Tafawa Balewa, emphasising that peace is essential for progress.
He therefore called on the Gung Zaar to use his good office to seek support of Yayale Ahmed to intervene in settling the two actors in the Zaar land.
Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Yayale Ahmed, praised the Governor for establishing the Chiefdom, describing it as an important recognition of the Zaar people’s identity and aspirations. He also urged community leaders and residents to embrace reconciliation, forgiveness and peaceful coexistence.
In his remarks, the Gung Zaar, Markus Yake, thanked the Governor for fulfilling the people’s longstanding demand for a recognised traditional institution. He described the development as a turning point in their history and said the Limza Festival provides an opportunity to celebrate their heritage and pass it on to younger generations.
He urged the Zaar people to remain united and support the development of the Chiefdom.
