JUST IN: Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed Sacks Five Commissioners

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has reshuffled his cabinet and sacked five commissioners.

The development was disclosed in a press release issued to journalists on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado.

The statement revealed that the five commissioners were dropped to inject new ideas and energy into governance. The commissioners affected by this development are Commissioner of Education, Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner of Information and Communication, Usman Danturaki, Commissioner of Agriculture, Madugu Yalams, and Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Yakubu Ibrahim.

“Governor Bala extends his 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,” the statement said.

The governor has also forwarded the names of five individuals for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as commissioners by the state House of Assembly. The names forwarded for replacement include Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau Local Government, Bala Lukshi from Dass local Government, Usman Shehu from Shira Local Government, and Iliyasu Gital from Tafawa Balewa Local Government.

Additionally, the governor has also nominated four other individuals, including Titus Ketkukah from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Babayo Gabarin from Darazo Local Government, Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government, and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government.