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Bala Mohammed sacks 5 Bauchi commissioners

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery in the state.

The governor’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Those affected by the reshuffle are the Commissioner for Education, Dr Jamila Dahiru; the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abubakar Bununu; the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Usman Danturaki; the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. Simon Yalams; and the Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Yakubu Hamza.

Gidado said the move reflected the governor’s commitment to inject new ideas and energy into governance, in line with his vision to strengthen government machinery towards addressing emerging challenges.

He stated: “In a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State, the governor has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet.

“In that respect, five commissioners were dropped and this cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness.

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“His Excellency, Governor Bala Mohammed, extends his profound gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State.

“Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of this administration and the governor also wishes them success in their endeavours.”

Gidado disclosed that Governor Mohammed also forwarded the list of eight commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval.

They include Isa Tilde, Abdullahi Mohammed, Dr Bala Lukshi, Usman Shehu, Iliyasu Gital, Prof. Titus Ketkukah, Adamu Gabarin, and Dr Mohammed Lawal.

Gidado reiterated Mohammed’s administration’s commitment to fulfilling its mandate, saying it remained steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for the people of Bauchi State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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