Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday swore in eight new commissioners as part of efforts to revitalize his administration’s operations.
Governor Mohammed reiterated that it is a regular policy of his
administration to reshuffle the state cabinet periodically to enhance its
efficiency in policy development and execution.
After the new commissioners were confirmed by the State House of
Assembly, the Governor revealed that five commissioners had been removed from
the cabinet, with eight new appointments made.
“Two of the newly appointed commissioners will replace the former
Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Aminu Hammayo, who has now
been appointed Secretary to the State Government, and the late Aliyu Ahmed
Jalam, who was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
until his passing,” the Governor stated.
He also noted that one of the new appointees would oversee the newly
established Ministry of Livestock Development.
The Governor expressed gratitude to the five commissioners who were
removed, emphasizing that their departure was not due to any shortcomings in
their integrity or competence. Rather, he explained, it was a matter of
aligning the right people with the right roles, adding that some of them would
be considered for future appointments as special advisers.
The new commissioners and their portfolios are as follows: Alhaji Usman
Usman Shehu, Ministry of Information and Communication; Iliyasu Aliyu Gital,
Ministry of Agriculture; Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi, Ministry of Livestock
Development; Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde, Ministry of Local Government and
Chieftaincy Affairs; Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah, Ministry of Works and
Transport; Hon. Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Ministry of Youth and Sports; Abdullahi
Mohammed, Ministry of Land and Survey; and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, Ministry
of Education.
Additionally, the Governor redeployed several current commissioners:
Amina Muhammed Katagum moved from the Ministry of Land and Survey to the
Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; Ibrahim Gambo Galadima from the
Ministry of Works to Internal Security and Home Affairs; Mohammed Salis Gamawa
from the Ministry of Youth to Commerce, Industry, and Investment; and Engr.
Binni Abdulkadir now heads the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Societal
Reorientation.
This reshuffle follows the Governor’s decision on January 7 to remove
five commissioners as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and
enhance service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.
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