This move reflects the administration’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance
By Abdullahi Idris, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has given reason for reconstituting his cabinet following the removal of five commissioners and the submission of eight names to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for possible consideration as commissioners-designate.
According to a release issued in Bauchi on Tuesday by the government, the governor said the move is to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi.
It reads: “In a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammad has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet.
“In that respect, five commissioners were 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.
The commissioners affected by this development 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), and Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation).
The governor further, 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 wishes them success in their future endeavours, expressing confidence that they will continue to contribute meaningfully to the progress of Bauchi State and Nigeria”, the release said.
The government gave names of the commissioners-designate with their local government areas of origin to include Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde (Toro), Abdullahi Mohammed (Misau), Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi (Dass), Usman Usman Shehu (Shira), Iliyasu Aliyu Gital (Tafawa Balewa) Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah (Tafawa Balewa), Hon Adamu Babayo Gabarin (Darazo), and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam (Toro).
The governor said he 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.