By Charles Maduka
The House of Representatives is set to receive a formal request for the creation of Kurya Madaro Local Government Area in Zamfara State.
If approved, the new council will be carved out of the existing Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, with its proposed headquarters situated at Kasuwar Daji.
A memorandum supporting the proposed local government has already been submitted to Hon. Aminu Jaji, the member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, for onward transmission to the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment.
Speaking with journalists on Friday, Jaji expressed confidence that the creation of Kurya Madaro Local Government, which he described as long overdue, would gain traction under the Bola Tinubu administration. Jaji also serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Ecological Fund.
According to him, the area, which comprises six wards and has a population of over 400,000, enjoys widespread support for the proposal. He noted that several previous attempts to establish the local government over the past 46 years had been unsuccessful.
“The people of the area will enjoy sustainable development and security with the granting of financial and administrative autonomy to local government councils in the country,” he stated.
Also speaking, Abdullahi Majidadi, who led stakeholders and community leaders from the proposed Kurya Madaro council, said the request reflects the collective aspirations of residents in the area.
He explained that the proposed local government consists of Kurya Madaro, Sakajiki, Banga, Kyambarawa, Kagara, and Dan Isah wards—all currently under Kaura Namoda Local Government.
Justifying the need for the new council, Majidadi said Kaura Namoda is one of the most populated and expansive LGAs in Zamfara State by landmass. He added that the communities in the proposed new LGA share strong cultural and traditional ties, and coexist peacefully.
He stressed that the current administration is expected to give favorable consideration to the request due to its emphasis on equitable development across all regions.
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