Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved the disengagement of 5 Commissioners from the State Executive Council as part of a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed that the affected Commissioners include Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Ministry of Education; Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.
Others are Comrade Usman Danturaki, Ministry of Information and Communication; Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, Ministry of Agriculture; as well as Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.
According to the Press statement, the move reflects the administration’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance in line with the Governor’s vision of strengthening the machinery of government and addressing emerging challenges effectively.
Governor Mohammed extended his profound gratitude to the outgoing Commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State. He acknowledged that their efforts were instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of his administration.
In a related development, the Governor has forwarded the names of 8 nominees for clearance and subsequent confirmation as Commissioners by the State House of Assembly.
The nominees are Isa Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau Local Government, Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi from Dass Local Government, and Usman Shehu from Shira Local Government.
The rest are; Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, Tafawa Balewa Local Government; Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah, Tafawa Balewa Local Government; Hon. Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Darazo Local Government and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
