Five Historical Achievements of Governor Bala Mohammed

By Umar Usman Duguri.

Every human being has unique wisdom they are blessed and endowed with by God, the Supreme Being. Some people are naturally gifted and become symbol of success which in turn, turn to be a hall mark for their identification.

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State was born in a famous family, groomed and nurtured to be a leader. Today, he has already distinguished himself as one of the most unique human beings alive in Nigeria, devoting his vim, comfort and leadership acumen for  the development of his people.

He defied odds by changing the narrative of governance and leadership in the state since joining politics over a decade. He is like an impetus that proves a modification of a true servant of God.

In three and quarter years in the helm of leadership as governor,  Senator Bala Mohammed has outshone all former governors.  He initiated petroleum prospecting in the state through remarkable dexterity that has never been thought of or witnessed (eye to eye) considering the lackadaisical attitudes and lack of determination to do the right thing in justification of peoples resources and the confidences bestowed. These proved his initial 2019 slogan of DAN GARI, meaning a true son of the state as governor of his state that was destroyed by dicks opportunistic politicians who drained the state’s purse for years with pride.

Until 2019, first civilian governor of Bauchi state Tatari Ali’s name was shining and exemplified as a reference to the 46 years old Bauchi state. However, Governor Bala Mohamed’s entrance has changed the narrative so far with the giant strides he is making proving credible governance worthy of commendation.

Former living governors of the state both military and civilian teamed up to support continuity of Governor Mohammed based on his records of achievements especially in the areas of security and social welfare of the citizens.

The fear of insecurity preventing people from coming to the state for settlement or commercial activities in the past has gone. The barbaric activities of heinous Sara-Suka is no more in the state as thousands of youths have been co-opted into various skills acquisitions programs tagged Kaura Economic Empowerment Program KEEP across the 20 local government areas.

One remarkable historical achievement of the incumbent Governor is the fulfillment of the Nigeria’s founding fathers desire to make every state a business viable empire through economic policies which was unrealistic  in Bauchi state until Bala Mohamed took the bold step to do it against the will of detractors who do not mean good for the development of the state. 

From the inception of the administration, the first priority given was setting the paradigm shift for others to mimic. No fewer than 46 international have been constructed with befitting modernize items put in place to cater and bring succor the people especially commuters, residents, farmers and above all to avert concurrent flooding experienced annually in the past.

Some of the roads constructed by the Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration are;   Gombe/maiduguri bye pass, muda lawal and yakubun bauchi/behind nitel Quarters\Sabon kaura – jos road, General hospital road and tafawa balewa road Azare, Sade – akuyam road, Yelwan Duguri – Burga road, Emergency repairs of washout along alkaleri – gwaram – gokaru road, Emergency bridge pile caps & abutments repairs at km 1+250km along Dindima – Yankari road,  murtala mohammed – railway asphalt works, Gwagwangwan – bakaro- kofar Dumi, Bununu township roads , Disina township roads and flood control, Jalam road washout, Murrtala Mohammed(CBN – railway), Dualisation of Awala to Miri village, Misau – Bulkachuwa – Udubo to Gamawa, Rehabilitation of Sule Katagum road Azare, Dualisation of Jama are road, Kamfanin Kutare to Jayi Gadda, Dass to Bununu road, Darazo to Gabchiyari road, Hanafari to Jurara road, Maraban Ganye –Gwalfada- Bayan Kogi road, Siri-Miya-K/Warji, Giade-Kurba-Basirka road, and  ATBU permanent site link Road, Itas- Gadau Road, Warji- Gwaram, Nasaru – Balma, Soro-Miya, Bogoro-Lusa, Boi-Tapshin, Kirfi- Gombe Abba, Yashi-Yuli Rehabilitation, Adamu Jumba road expansion, Dualisation of Sam, Njoma road, Dualisation of Kano road to ATBU, Dualisation of Gombe road from BAHA junction, Karofin Madaki – Kan Kasuwan Railway, Stadium/Rijiyan Bauchi – Unguwan Tudun Yaya, Kasuwa – Yakubu Wanka – Babangida Square, Bata – Nufawa – Unguwan Jaki, Kobi – Gwabba – Gwallaga, Adamu Bazamfare – Makera, Doya – Inkil,  and Railway – Sade – House – unguwar Hardo – Karofin Madaki. These roads projects amazed the immediate governor of the state Mohamed Abdullahi Abubakar SAN, to openly applaud governor Bala Mohamed despites their political party difference.

Others achievements include 100 percent renovation of the state Secretariat and all the 20 local government secretariats after over four decades of their existence.

 “I was once a civil servant and I know the plight of the civil servants as such they deserve the best working atmosphere for a better upshot”. Governor Mohammed stated.

Another commendable thing is the expansion of the next phase of the planned layout and boulevard. Even more attracting is the befitting orchard planted to provide serene environment while contracts have been awarded for the supply of furniture to replace the archaic ones.