Government
Learn about the leadership and governance of Birnin Gwari Local Government.
Government Structure
Birnin Gwari LGA combines modern democratic leadership with its traditional emirate institution. Elected officials and the Emir's council work together to serve the community.
Executive Arm
- Chairman: Hon. Salisu Isah Karama (Executive Chairman)
- Vice Chairman: (Council Appointed)
- Secretary to the Local Government: Hon. Yahaya Musa
- Supervisory Councilors & Special Advisers: Appointed members overseeing departments like Health, Agriculture, and Education.
Legislative Arm
- Speaker of the Legislative Council: Elected from among the councilors.
- Members of the Council: 11 elected councilors representing the 11 political wards.
Administrative Departments
- Administration & Finance Department
- Agriculture & Forestry Department
- Health & Social Development Department
- Works & Housing Department
- Education (LGEA)
- Primary Health Care Authority (PHCA)
Current Leadership
Senator Uba Sani
Governor of Kaduna State
Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos
Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Hon. Salisu Isah Karama
Chairman
Hon. Yahaya Musa
Council Secretary
Traditional Institution
Emirate Council
Birnin Gwari has a traditional Hausa-Fulani emirate system under a single ruler.
Districts
- Birnin Gwari Emirate: Headed by the Emir of Birnin Gwari, HRH Alhaji Zubairu Jibril Maigwari II.
Role of Traditional Leaders
The Emir and the traditional council are custodians of culture and peace. They collaborate with the local government to resolve disputes and promote community development.