Bauchi State Governor Removes 5 Commissioners, Nominates 8  As Possible replacements 

From Paul Orude Bauchi

Bauchi State Governor Sen Bala Mohammed, has removed five Commissioners and approved the reconstitution of his cabinet to inject new ideas and energy into governance.

This was contained in a press release issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Mukhtar Gidado, dated January 6, 2025, made available to journalists in Bauchi on Tuesday.

The commissioners affected are Dr. Jamila Dahiru (Education), Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu (Internal Security and Home Affairs), Comrade Usman Danturaki (Information and Communication), Professor Simon Madugu Yalams (Agriculture) and Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation)

The release explained that the affected Commissioners were dropped to pave the way for a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.

“This move reflects the administration’s commitment to injecting, in line with the Governor’s vision of strengthening the machinery of government and addressing emerging challenges effectively,” it stated.

“His Excellency extends his profound 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.

The Governor wishes them success in their future endeavors, expressing confidence that they will continue to contribute meaningfully to the progress of Bauchi State and Nigeria.

“This cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness”

Meanwhile, the governor has also forwarded the names of eight nominees for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as Commissioners by the Bauchi State House of Assembly.

They are. Isa Babayo Tilde (Toro), Abdullahi Mohammed (Misau), Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi (Dass), Usman Usman Shehu (Shira) Iliyasu Aliyu Gital (Tafawa Balewa), Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah (Tafawa Balewa) Local Adamu Babayo Gabarin, (Darazo) and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam (Toro)

“The Governor remains committed to fulfilling the mandate of his administration and assures the people of Bauchi State that the government is steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all,” it concluded.