Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has relieved five commissioners of their duties as part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and improving service delivery.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, who said the decision reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing emerging challenges and injecting new energy into the government.
“In a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State, the governor has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet. In that respect, five commissioners were dropped, and this cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness,” the statement read.
The affected commissioners are:
- Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education
- Abubakar Bununu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs
- Usman Danturaki, Commissioner for Information and Communication
- Prof. Simon Yalams, Commissioner for Agriculture
- Yakubu Hamza, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation
Gidado noted that the governor expressed his appreciation for the contributions of the outgoing commissioners.
“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, and the governor also wishes them success in their endeavors,” he said.
As part of the reshuffle, the governor has forwarded a list of eight nominees to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for approval. The nominees are:
- Isa Tilde
- Abdullahi Mohammed
- Dr. Bala Lukshi
- Usman Shehu
- Iliyasu Gital
- Prof. Titus Ketkukah
- Adamu Gabarin
- Dr. Mohammed Lawal
The statement reiterated the administration’s unwavering commitment to delivering impactful development and improving the welfare of Bauchi State residents.
“The administration remains steadfast in its mission to fulfil its mandate and deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all,” Gidado said.
