Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dismissed five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and ensuring effective service delivery.
The governor’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Bauchi.
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Those affected include Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education; Abubakar Bununu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs; Usman Danturaki, Commissioner for Information and Communication; Prof. Simon Yalams, Commissioner for Agriculture; and Yakubu Hamza, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.
Gidado explained that the decision reflects the governor’s commitment to infuse fresh ideas and energy into governance to address emerging challenges effectively.
“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,” he said.
He added that the governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and contributions to the state’s growth.
“Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of this administration and the governor also wishes them success in their endeavors,” Gidado stated.
In addition, Gov. Mohammed has forwarded a list of eight nominees for commissionership positions to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for confirmation.
The nominees are Isa Tilde, Abdullahi Mohammed, Dr. Bala Lukshi, Usman Shehu, Iliyasu Gital, Prof. Titus Ketkukah, Adamu Gabarin, and Dr. Mohammed Lawal.
Gidado reiterated the administration’s commitment to delivering impactful development and improving the welfare of citizens across the state.
