Umar’s Death: Bauchi Govt Swears In Chiroma As Zaki Chairman

The Bauchi State Government has actually sworn in Ibrahim Chiroma, previous Deputy Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area, as the substantive Executive Chairman following the death of his predecessor, Mallam Masud Aliyu Umar.

Chiroma took the oath of workplace on Friday night, days after Umar passed away in a deadly roadway mishap on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The event was performed by the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, who was represented by Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambo.

Guv Bala Mohammed, represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Auwal Jatau, praised the brand-new chairman and prompted him to validate the self-confidence reposed in him through reliable management and devoted service.

Jatau stated Chiroma’s introduction came at a tough time for the political group following the death of Umar, whom he referred to as a faithful and dedicated leader.

He prompted the brand-new chairman to sustain the worths of commitment, team effort and dedication shown by his predecessor.

The deputy guv likewise entrusted Chiroma with making the defense of lives and home a top priority, keeping in mind that city government management brought duties beyond the instant constituency.

He recommended him to keep great working relationships with political superiors, associates and homeowners of the location, including that his conduct would play a crucial function in forming his political future.

“What you are today is an outcome of what you were the other day, while what you will end up being tomorrow mostly depends upon how you act and relate with your superiors along with those you govern,” Jatau stated.

He even more contacted the brand-new chairman to work together with other celebration stakeholders towards protecting electoral triumphes at the state and nationwide levels.

Chiroma ended up being psychological and broke down in tears while taking the oath of workplace, in a minute that showed the agonizing situations surrounding his presumption of management.

The deputy guv consequently required prayers for the repose of the soul of the departed and for Allah’s grace and assistance upon the brand-new chairman.