Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet, dropping five commissioners in the process.¹ The move is aimed at injecting new ideas and energy into governance, strengthening the machinery of government, and addressing emerging challenges effectively.
The five commissioners who lost their positions are:
– Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Education
– Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs
– Comrade Usman Danturaki, Commissioner of Information and Communication
– Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, Commissioner of Agriculture
– Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation
The Governor has expressed his gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and service to the state. He has also nominated eight new individuals for commissionership positions, who are awaiting security clearance and confirmation by the Bauchi State House of Assembly.
The new nominees are:
– Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde, Toro Local Government
– Abdullahi Mohammed, Misau Local Government
– Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi, Dass Local Government
– Usman Usman Shehu, Shira Local Government
– Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, Tafawa Balewa Local Government
– Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah, Tafawa Balewa Local Government
– Hon Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Darazo Local Government
– Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, Toro Local Government
The Governor has assured the people of Bauchi State that his administration remains committed to delivering impactful development and improved welfare for all.
