Politics
Bauchi Governor, Mohammed, sacks 5 Commissioners

Five Commissioners have been dropped by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir from his cabinet in a move to reconstitute the Cabinet.
The move according to the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado in a statement he issued early Tuesday, is a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.
The statement reads: “Governor of Bauchi State, has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet. In that respect, Five commissioners were dropped.”
Gidado added that, “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.
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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 that, “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 emphasized that,”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 .
They 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.
By: Yemi Kanji
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