Bauchi Governor Reshuffles Cabinet, Dismisses Five Commissioners

Babatunji Wusu –

• Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has dismissed five commissioners as part of a cabinet reorganization aimed at improving governance.
• The affected commissioners are from various sectors, including education, agriculture, security, and religious affairs.
• The Governor expressed gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their service and contributions to the state’s development.
• New nominees for commissioner positions have been forwarded to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for security clearance and confirmation.

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has approved the dismissal of five commissioners from his cabinet, marking a strategic move to reconstitute the team and strengthen governance. The announcement was made through a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, on Tuesday. The reshuffle is aimed at injecting fresh ideas and energy into the administration to better serve the people of Bauchi State.

The affected commissioners are:

• Dr. Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Education
• Barr. Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs
• Comrade Usman Danturaki, Commissioner of Information and Communication
• Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, Commissioner of Agriculture
• Alhaji Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza, Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation

Governor Bala Mohammed extended his gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication and invaluable contributions to the state’s development. He praised their efforts in advancing key initiatives and policies, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

This cabinet reshuffle is seen as a routine measure to enhance the effectiveness of the administration and address emerging challenges. The Governor has also forwarded the names of new nominees for commissioner positions to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for security clearance and confirmation. The nominees include representatives from various local governments within the state.

Governor Mohammed reassured the people of Bauchi State that his administration remains committed to delivering impactful development and improving the welfare of the citizens.