Bauchi Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Five Commissioners and Proposes New Appointments

By Suleiman Ibrahim

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has announced the dismissal of five commissioners as part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery in the state. The decision was communicated through a media statement by Mukhtar Gidado, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor.

The reshuffle is intended to inject fresh ideas and energy into the administration, addressing emerging challenges more effectively. In the statement titled “GOVERNOR BALA MOHAMMED APPROVES THE RECONSTITUTION OF CABINET TO STRENGTHEN GOVERNANCE,” Gidado emphasized the Governor’s commitment to improving the machinery of government.

The five commissioners who were relieved of their duties include:

•   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

Governor Mohammed expressed gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and contributions to the state’s development, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

In addition to the dismissals, the Governor has submitted the names of eight individuals for security clearance and subsequent confirmation by the Bauchi State House of Assembly to fill the vacant commissioner positions. The proposed appointees 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 reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering impactful development and improving the welfare of the people of Bauchi State. He emphasized that the cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure designed to enhance the effectiveness of governance.