Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced a major shake-up in his administration by dismissing five commissioners from their roles. The move is part of a broader effort to revitalize governance and enhance service delivery across the state.
A statement released on Tuesday by Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, confirmed the development. According to the statement, the decision aligns with the governor’s vision of bringing fresh perspectives and energy into the state government.
“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 Commissioner of Education, Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner of Information and Communication, Usman Danturaki, Commissioner of Agriculture, Madugu Yalams and Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Yakubu Ibrahim.
“Governor Bala extends his 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.”
To fill the vacant positions, the governor has forwarded the names of new nominees to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for security clearance and confirmation.
The names forwarded for replacement are Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau Local Government, Bala Lukshi from Dass local Government, Usman Shehu from Shira Local Government, Iliyasu Gital from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Titus Ketkukah from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Babayo Gabarin from Darazo Local Government, and Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government.”
