Bauchi State Gov appoints 17 Special Advisers to enhance governance

From Paul Orude Bauchi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has appointed 17 Special Advisers to re-invigorate the machinery of Government.

This was contained in a press released signed by Mukhtar M. Gidado, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, made available to journalists on Tuesday.

According to the release, the Special Advisers would strengthen the administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises and enhancing good governance.

Gidado explained that the governor the appointment of “distinguished, highly accomplished and dedicated professionals to serve as his Special Advisers to provide guidance and support in key areas of Government operations”

He said the 17 SAs are expected to bring their wealth of experience and expertise to bear on their respective roles to ensure that the state government can effectively address the diverse needs of its citizens.

The newly appointed Special Advisers and their respective portfolios are Dr. Ahmed Adamu Chiroma (Chief Security Adviser, Security), Hon. Bakoji Aliyu Bobbo (State& National Assembly liaison), Mr. Abdon D. Gin (Civil Service matters), Hajiya Zainab A.D Rufa’I (Non-Governmental Organisations), Hon. Adamu Manu Soro (Housing) and Dr. Asmau Ahmed Giade (Culture & Tourism)

Also appointed as Special Advisers are Hashimu Yakubu Kumbala (General Service & Administration), Senator Mohammed Bello (Multilateral Services), Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde (Local Government Affairs)

Engineer Mahmood Abubakar (Engineering & Projects), Shehu Wadaji (Pilgrims Affairs) and Monica Musa (Poverty Alleviation)

Others are Surv. Yohanna Yashi (Lands & Survey), Dr. Iliyasu Aliyu Gital- (Agriculture), Adamu Babayo Gabarin (Health), Alh. Abdullahi Bello Badejo (Farmers & Herders Matters) and Adamu Zakari (Education)

Gidado said the appointments take immediate effect.