Bala Mohammed
Bauchi Gov sacks five commissioners, nominates their replacements
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has sacked five commissioners from his cabinet in a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and optimise service delivery in the state.
A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, said the commissioners are: Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Ministry of Education, Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.
Others include 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
The statement said 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 thanked the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State, saying their efforts were instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of his administration.
The governor has also forwarded the names of eight nominees for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as honorable commissioners.
The nominees include Isa Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed Misau Local Government, Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi Dass Local Government, and Usman Usman Shehu Shira Local Government.
The others are Iliyasu Aliyu Gital Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah, Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Darazo Local Government, and Dr. Mohammed Zayam from Toro Local Government.