Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has fired five commissioners from his cabinet.
The decision, according to reports, represents a significant reshuffle aimed at revitalizing governance and enhancing service delivery.
The governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, disclosed the sack of the five commissioners in a statement issued on Tuesday.
Gidado said the cabinet shake-up aligns with Governor Bala Mohammed’s vision to strengthen the machinery of government by introducing fresh ideas and renewed energy to address emerging challenges effectively.
The affected commissioners are:
Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education;
Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs;
Usman Danturaki, Commissioner for Information and Communication;
Madugu Yalams, Commissioner for Agriculture; and
Yakubu Ibrahim, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.
The governor expressed his appreciation to the outgoing commissioners, acknowledging their dedication and contributions to advancing key policies and initiatives of his administration in Bauchi State.
In the meantime, the governor has submitted the names of nominees to the State House of Assembly for security clearance and confirmation to fill the vacancies created.
The nominees include Babayo Tilde (Toro), Abdullahi Mohammed (Misau), Bala Lukshi (Dass), Usman Shehu (Shira), Iliyasu Gital (Tafawa Balewa), Titus Ketkukah (Tafawa Balewa), Babayo Gabarin (Darazo), and Lawal Rimin Zayam (Toro).