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District and village heads at the flag-off of their new grading under the Katsina State Emirate Law, April 2026

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Governance & DigitalPolicyCompleted

Katsina State Emirate Law, 2025

A new Emirate Law created a State Council of Emirs and raised district heads to Grade Level 16 and village heads to Grade Level 10.

16

District heads' new grade level

10

Village heads' new grade level

8,000

Ward heads on enhanced allowance

The State House of Assembly passed the Emirate Law in August 2025 and Governor Radda signed it, redefining the role of traditional institutions in the state's governance. The Katsina State Council of Emirs was inaugurated on 16 December 2025, chaired by the Emir of Katsina with the Emir of Daura as co-chairman, to advise on Islamic law, customary practice and community affairs.

In April 2026 the governor flagged off the new grading structure under the law: district heads moved to Grade Level 16 and village heads to Grade Level 10. The Special Adviser on Emirate Affairs said nearly 8,000 ward heads now benefit from an enhanced allowance system.

Sources

Figures are as reported in these sources. Most are the state government's own statements.

  1. 1Katsina Sallah: How Governor Radda, Emir recast power after 2024 Durbar disputePremium Times
  2. 2Governor Radda Elevates District, Village Heads to Grade Levels 16 and 10 Under Emirate LawKatsina State Government· 21 Apr 2026

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