Bauchi gov sacks five Commissioners

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has approved the dismissal of five commissioners from his cabinet as part of efforts to reconstitute the team and enhance governance.

According to the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, in a statement issued early Tuesday, the move is a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.

The statement reads: “The Governor of Bauchi State has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet. In this respect, five commissioners have been dropped.

This 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.”

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Mukhtar Gidado added, “The commissioners affected by this development are: Dr. Jamila Dahiru – Commissioner of Education, Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu – Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Comrade Usman Danturaki – Commissioner of Information and Communication, Professor Simon Madugu Yalams – Commissioner of Agriculture, and Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza – Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.”

The Governor extended his profound gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State, stating, “Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of this administration.”

The Governor wished them success in their future endeavors, expressing confidence that they will continue to contribute meaningfully to the progress of Bauchi State and Nigeria.

He emphasised, “This cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness.”

Meanwhile, the Governor has also forwarded the names of some individuals for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as honorable commissioners by the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

The nominees are: Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde – Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed – Misau Local Government, Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi – Dass Local Government, Usman Usman Shehu – Shira Local Government, 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 – Toro Local Government.

Mukhtar Gidado reassured, “The Governor remains committed to fulfilling the mandate of his administration and assures the people of Bauchi State that the government is steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all.”

 

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE