Rita Odafe
Governor Bala Mohammed
In a move to enhance governance and service delivery, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dismissed five of his cabinet commissioners.
A statement from the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, highlighted this action as part of a strategy to tackle new challenges and incorporate innovative ideas into governance.
“This decision demonstrates the government’s commitment to introducing fresh perspectives and energy, aligning with the Governor’s aim to bolster the functioning of the government and respond effectively to emerging issues,” the statement indicated.
The commissioners who have been relieved of their duties are:
- Dr. Jamila Dahiru (Education)
- Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu (Internal Security and Home Affairs)
- Comrade Usman Danturaki (Information and Communication)
- Professor Simon Madugu Yalams (Agriculture)
- Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation)
Governor Mohammed expressed his appreciation for the contributions of the outgoing commissioners to the state’s progress and wished them well in their future pursuits.
Additionally, the Governor has put forward eight nominees for security vetting and approval by the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The nominees include:
- Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde (Toro LGA)
- Abdullahi Mohammed (Misau LGA)
- Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi (Dass LGA)
- Usman Usman Shehu (Shira LGA)
- Iliyasu Aliyu Gital (Tafawa Balewa LGA)
- Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah (Tafawa Balewa LGA)
- Hon. Adamu Babayo Gabarin (Darazo LGA)
- Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam (Toro LGA)
The Governor reassured the citizens of Bauchi that this reshuffle is a standard procedure intended to enhance the administration’s efficiency, reaffirming his dedication to achieving progress and fulfilling his objectives.
