‘To reinvigorate governance’ — Bala Mohammed sacks five commissioners in Bauchi

Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, has dismissed five commissioners from his cabinet.

Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s media aide, quoted Mohammed as saying the move would enhance effectiveness in his administration. 

Gidado said the governor thanked the outgoing commissioners for their “dedication and invaluable contributions to the development of the state”.

The affected commissioners include Jamila Dahiru, commissioner for education; Abubakar Bununu, commissioner for internal security and home affairs; and Usman Danturaki, commissioner for information and communication.

Others are Simon Yalams, commissioner for agriculture; and Yakubu Hamza, commissioner for religious affairs and societal reorientation.

“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,” the statement reads.

“In that respect, five commissioners were dropped and this cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness.”

Gidado added that the governor also forwarded the list of eight commissioner-nominees to the state house of assembly for approval.

He reiterated the state government’s resolve to fulfil its mandate of delivering impactful development and improved welfare for all.

The commissioner-nominees are Isa Tilde, Abdullahi Mohammed, Bala Lukshi, Usman Shehu, Iliyasu Gital, Titus Ketkukah, Adamu Gabarin, and Mohammed Lawal.