Bauchi Governor swears in 24 new commissioners

The state of Bauchi’s governor, Bala Mohammed, swore in 24 new commissioners to the State Executive Council on Monday.

encouraged them to cut the cost of government and show fear of God when carrying out their appointed duties.

The governor gave instructions to the commissioners during the swearing-in event at the Banquet Hall, Government House, in Bauchi, in order for them to successfully carry out their duties. The governor specifically urged them to collaborate with their Permanent Secretaries.

He counselled the commissioners to regularly visit their areas in order to build confidence and transparency in governmental affairs.

He claims that his administration supports more performance, inclusivity without sacrificing merit, as well as reassessing and stepping up efforts to provide citizens more of the benefits of democracy.

The Governor reaffirmed that, although though they had been elected to serve as the representatives of their various constituencies, they had been picked for their qualifications, performance history, integrity, patriotism, and devotion.

Additionally, Governor Mohammed exhorted the State Executive Council members to repay the trust placed in them by working hard to ensure the success of his New Bauchi Project 2, which was first developed in the 20 local government areas with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for the populace.

He continued by saying that the macroeconomic landscape and underlying principles have created income and that his administration will work with the federal government to give citizens further relief.

He emphasised the necessity not to view the oath of allegiance as merely a formality and stressed the need for mutual understanding, cooperation, and synergy between the commissioners, permanent secretaries, main officers, and personnel of their respective ministries.

He urged them not to abuse their positions by putting their personal agendas before of their professional responsibilities, saying that no commissioner is superior to the others.

The governor emphasised the need of collaboration with security agencies, stakeholders, and traditional institutions and urged them to be approachable and dedicated. He also stated that accountability and openness will always serve as the administration’s guiding principles.

Faruq Mustapha, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Hajara Wanka, and the Ministry of Rural Development and Special Duties are the newly sworn-in commissioners.

Disaster Management and Humanitarian Aid Ministry Aminu Hammayo, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, Ministry of Health; Hassan El-Yakub SAN, Ministry of Justice; Ahmad Sarki Jalam, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

There are also Jamila Muhammed Dahiru, Usman Santuraki, the Ministry of Information and Communication, Barrister Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu, the Ministry of Security and Internal Affairs, Hajjara Gidado Jibrin, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, and the Ministry of Education. Congratulations to Usman Abdulkadir Modibbo, Ministry of Science and Technology, Mahmood Babamaji, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Dallami Ahmad Kawule, Ministry of Housing and Environment. Muhammad Salees Gamawa, Ministry of Youth and Sport.

Ibrahim Gambo, the Ministry of Works and Transportation, and Yakubu Hamza, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Societal Orientation; Tsammani Lydia Haruna, Ministry of Higher Education; Professor Simon Yalam, Ministry of Agriculture, Amina Katagum, Ministry of Land and Survey, Abdul Hassan, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Muhammad Hamisu Shira, Ministry of Cooperatives and SME’s