BREAKING: Gov Bala Mohammed fires five commissioners in cabinet reshuffle

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has terminated the appointments of five commissioners as part of a cabinet reshuffle aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s media aide, Mukhtar Gidado.

The affected commissioners include:

Dr. Jamila Dahiru (Education)

Abubakar Bununu (Internal Security and Home Affairs)

Usman Danturaki (Information and Communication)

Prof. Simon Yalams (Agriculture)

Yakubu Hamza (Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation)

Gidado noted that the reshuffle reflects the governor’s commitment to introducing fresh perspectives and energy into governance, aligning with his vision of strengthening the state’s administrative machinery to tackle emerging challenges effectively.

“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

Dr Mohammed Lawal.

He reitrated the administration commitment to fulfil its mandate as it remained steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all