Democracy Day: Bauchi Commissioner Hails Governor Bala’s Six-Year Strides

By Najib Sani, Gombe

As Nigeria marked its 2025 Democracy Day on Wednesday, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Natural Development, Muhammad Maiwada Bello, has commended the state governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for what he described as “unprecedented strides in governance and development over the last six years.”

Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, the Commissioner said this year’s celebration offered an opportunity to reflect on the impact of leadership at the sub-national level, particularly in states like Bauchi, where “democracy is not just symbolic, but transformative.”

Bello highlighted that under Governor Bala’s stewardship, Bauchi has witnessed the construction and rehabilitation of many roads connecting rural and urban communities, improving transportation and economic activities.

He also noted major interventions in the water sector, including the expansion of the Gubi Dam pipeline system and the drilling of over 1,000 boreholes across rural areas, which have improved access to safe drinking water.

The commissioner said the administration has prioritised human capital development by upgrading health facilities across the state and expanding access to basic education.

“In six years, the state government has renovated hundreds of primary healthcare centres and public schools. It has also covered the cost of WAEC, NECO, and JAMB for over 14,000 students from indigent backgrounds,” Bello stated.

Bello disclosed that the administration constructed over 2,500 housing units in Dungal village and has embarked on another 1,500-unit housing project to address the shelter deficit in the state.

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to support the state’s natural development agenda through sustainable agricultural practices, water resource management, and rural infrastructure development.