Bauchi State Governor, His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has called on the newly sworn-in commissioners to reduce the cost of governance and fear God in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities, saying they are not appointed to enrich selves.
He said this during the swearing in ceremony of the newly appointed commissioners of the state, with a call on them to regularly visit their communities, establish trust and openness in the affairs of the government.
Governor Bala said his administration advocates better performance, inclusiveness without compromising merit as well as restrategizing and redoubling efforts to providing more dividends of democracy to citizenry.
While congratulating the Honourable Commissioners for the opportunity to serve the state, Mohammed reminded them that although they have been chosen as representatives of their respective constituents, their appointment was based on competence, track record of performance, integrity, patriotism and commitment.
He urged the members of the State Executive Council to justify the confidence reposed on them by working hard to ensure his #NewBauchiProject which was initially developed in the twenty local government areas with a view to improving lives, is actualized.
He however expressed confidence on the newly appointed commissioners, saying between 2019-2023, the PDP-led administration under his watch has recorded remarkable progresses towards the provision of basic social services, improvement of quality and infrastructure which has positively affected the lives and welfare of people within his modest effort.
It is pleasing according to Bala Mohammed, to note however that the macro economic fundamentals and landscape generated revenue, adding that his administration will, in collaboration with the Federal Government provide more palliative to the citizens, saying there should be mutual understanding, cooperation and synergy between the commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, principal officers and staff of their respective ministries, emphasized the need not to take the oath of allegiance as mere formalities.
He warned that no commissioner is better than the other, calling on them not to abuse offices by allowing their individual interests override official duties.
According to the governor, accountability and transparency will always be the guiding principles of his administration, saying collaboration with security agencies, stakeholders and traditional institutions is paramount.
While calling on the commissioners to be accessible and committed, Mohammed said consultation and adherence to team work is paramount.
The newly sworn-in commissioners and portfolios are;
* Maiwada Bello- Natural Resources
* Ibrahim Gambo – Works and Transportation
* Mahmoud Babamaji – Commerce and Industry
* Danlami Ahmed Kawule – Housing and Environment
*Dr Lydia Haruna Tsammani- Higher Education
*Ahmed Sarki Jalam – Local Government & Chieftancy Affairs
* Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza- Religious and Social Orientation
*Usman Danturaki- Information and Communication
*Abdu Hassan- Culture and Tourism
*Muhammad Salees -Youths and Sports
*Dr Yakubu Adamu -Finance and Economic Development
*Modibbo Abdulkadir Ahmed -Power, Science and Technology
*Hajara Yakubu Wanka- Humanitarian Affairs &Disaster Management
*Hajara Jibrin Gidado- Women Affairs &Child Developments
*Farouq Mustapha – Rural Development& Special Duties
*Aminu Hammayo -Budget ,Economic Planning & Multilateral Coordination
*Hassan El-Yakub SAN-Justice
*Mohammed Hamisu Shira – Cooperative & SMEs
*Professor Simon M. Yalams- Agriculture
*Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu Esq -Security &Internal Affairs
*Dr Jamila Mohammed Dahiru – Education
*Dr Adamu Umar Sambo – Health
*Abdurrazak Nuhu Zaki -Water Resources
*Amina Muhammad Katagum -Lands &Survey
