Bauchi Gov drops five commissioners, nominates eight others

Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has dropped five commissioners, saying that it became necessary to do restrategise for effective governance and service delivery.

Mohammed immediately nominated eight commissioners to be screened by the House of Assembly. In a statement by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado on Tuesday said the move was “to inject new ideas and energy into governance, in line with the Governor’s vision of strengthening the machinery of government and addressing emerging challenges effectively.”

Affected commissioners include; 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).

He however nominated eight others for screening at the Assembly. The newly nominated 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.

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.

“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.

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