Bauchi governor sacks five commissioners

Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery.

This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado.

The statement explained that the cabinet reconstitution aligned with the Governor’s vision of addressing emerging challenges and injecting fresh ideas into the government.

Those affected by the reshuffle are Dr Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner for Education; Abubakar Bununu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Usman Danturaki, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Prof. Simon Yalams, Commissioner for Agriculture and Yakubu Hamza, Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.

Gidado said the move reflected the governor’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance in line with his vision to strengthen government machinery to address emerging challenges.

“In a strategic effort to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of Bauchi State, the governor has approved the reconstitution of his cabinet.

“In that respect, five commissioners were dropped and this cabinet reconstitution is a routine measure aimed at enhancing the administration’s effectiveness.

“His Excellency extends his profound 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 and the governor also wishes them success in their endeavors,” he said.

Gidado said the governor also forwarded the list of eight commissionership nominees to the state House of Assembly for approval.

They include Isa Tilde; Abdullahi Mohammed, Dr Bala Lukshi, Usman Shehu, Iliyasu Gital, Prof. Titus Ketkukah, Adamu Gabarin and Dr Mohammed Lawal.

He reiterated the administration’s commitment to fulfill its mandate as it remained steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare.

In the reshuffle, Malik Anas, a new commissioner nominee, has been appointed to head the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.

This is 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.”