Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reshuffled his cabinet and sacked five commissioners.
According to a press release issued to journalists on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, the reshuffling is to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of the state.
The statement revealed that “In that respect, five commissioners were dropped. This move reflects the administration’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance, in line with the governor’s vision of strengthening the machinery of government and addressing emerging challenges effectively.
“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 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 are Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau Local Government, Bala Lukshi from Dass local Government, Usman Shehu from Shira Local Government, Iliyasu Gital from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Titus Ketkukah from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Babayo Gabarin from Darazo Local Government, and Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government.”
Gidado noted the governor’s commitment to fulfilling the mandate of his administration and assured the state that the government is steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all.
In the same vein, the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at optimising the performance of his administration.
In the reshuffle, Malik Anas, a new commissioner nominee, has been appointed to head the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
This was contained in a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohamed, and made available to newsmen on Monday.
The new commissioner, Anas holds a Masters in Business Administration from Bayero University, Kano.
He is a one time Katsina State Accountant General, and member of different professional bodies including Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Financial Reporting of Nigeria among others.
Also, Bello Kagara, who heads the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, will now lead the Ministry of Finance.
The statement added, “Hon. Bashir Tanimu Gambo, who previously served as Finance Commissioner, has been reassigned to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
“The reshuffle also sees Yusuf Rabi’u Jirdede moving from the Ministry of Special Duties to assume leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Investment, while Adnan Nahabu transitions from Commerce, Trade and Investment to head the Ministry of Special Duties.
“Governor Radda directs the newly appointed and reassigned commissioners to maintain excellent service.
“The governor specifically charged Alhaji Malik Anas to align his ministry’s objectives with the administration’s Building Your Future agenda, while urging all commissioners to intensify their efforts in serving the people of Katsina State.”
