Tinubu bias against opposition governors in federal interventions- Bauchi Governor

From Paul Orude Bauchi

Governor.Bala Mohammed.of Bauchi  State, has expressed frustration over his state’s inability to secure financial interventions and grants from the federal government.

Mohammed made the lamentation at the opening session of the State Executive Council meeting, held at the Council Chamber of the Bauchi Government House.

“The federal government has a lot of bias against states governed by opposition parties. Some states were receiving preferential treatment,.” he said.

He urged the federal government to remain neutral in the distribution of interventions.

He stressed that states should not be punished or rewarded based on their political affiliations.

Mohammed warned the state executive council members against undertaking unnecessary trips to Abuja or outside the country.

He expressed frustration over financial challenges and the high cost of governance.

“The need for prudent management of the state’s limited resources, given the current financial difficulties facing the state.”

He equally warned the council members against partaking in politicking, noting that it is not yet time for politics.

“It is not yet time for politicking; let us pay more attention to service delivery,he said.

“We have a lot of ground to cover, and time is against us — our tenure is gradually coming to an end, and whoever is eager to start politicking should resign from his or her office”.

Governor Mohammed directed his Commissioners to bring proposals for project execution.

: “I had earlier told you to approach me for procurement purposes if you have any project in your ministry. I am still waiting.,” he said 

 “In the next couple of weeks, I will initiate the process of virement so that we can move funds to areas that need funding. We can’t wait while there are sectors requiring urgent attention”

The governor assured that the administration would continue to work for the good of the people of the state until the final moments of its tenure

Meanwhile, Governor  Mohammed, has sworn in 12 newly appointed officials into strategic positions within the state’s civil service and the Executive Council.

Speaking after administering the oath of office and allegiance, Governor Mohammed charged the appointees to work closely with commissioners and other senior government officials to enhance service delivery and drive meaningful development across the state.

He said the importance of dedication, transparency, and professionalism in their respective duties.

Speaking on behalf of the appointees, the newly appointed Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Dr. Ibrahim Alhaji Muhammad, commended Governor Mohammed for the opportunity and pledged their collective commitment to the responsibilities entrusted to them.

The new officials are to assume office with immediate effect.

They are:. Ibrahim Alhaji Muhammad – Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Jummai Salamatu Abubakar – Permanent Commissioner, State Independent Electoral Commission,. Alhaji Abdu – Permanent Commissioner, State Assembly Service Commission,. Muhammad Atiku Isa – Special Adviser on Youth Empowerment and Muhammad Nasir Usman – Permanent Secretary

Others include Abubakar Garba Adamu – Permanent Secretary, Yakubu Ahmad – Permanent Secretary, Yusuf Adamu – Permanent Secretary, Dauda Yakubu Mahmud – Permanent Secretary, Adamu Aliyu Abdullahi – Permanent Secretary, Ahmed Ahmed – Permanent Secretary and Yankari Ishyaku – State Auditor-General.