On Monday, Governor Bala Mohammed of the state of Bauchi swore in 24 new commissioners to the State Executive Council and
suggested that they cut the cost of running the country and use fear of God to carry out their duties.
At the swearing-in event held in the Banquet Hall of Government House in Bauchi, the governor gave the commissioners instructions on how to effectively carry out their duties by collaborating with the appropriate parties, notably their Permanent Secretaries.
He recommended the commissioners to often visit their neighbourhoods in order to build community confidence and promote transparency in governmental operations.
According to him, his administration supports improved performance, inclusion without sacrificing merit, as well as reassessing and stepping up efforts to give the populace more democratic dividends.
The Governor reaffirmed that, even though each of them had been elected to serve as a representative of their separate constituencies, their appointment had been made on the basis of their competence, performance history, integrity, patriotism, and devotion.
Additionally, Governor Mohammed exhorted the State Executive Council members to repay the trust placed in them by working assiduously 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 stated that the macroeconomic fundamentals and environment created income and that his administration would work with the federal government to give the populace additional palliatives.
According to him, the commissioners, permanent secretaries, chief officers, and staff of their respective ministries should have a mutual understanding, cooperation, and synergy. He also stressed the need of not viewing the pledge of allegiance as only a formality.
No commissioner is superior to the others, he emphasised, and he urged them to refrain from abusing their positions by putting their personal agendas before of their official responsibilities.
The governor emphasised that collaboration with security agencies, stakeholders, and traditional institutions is crucial and gave them advice to be approachable and dedicated. He also emphasised that accountability and openness will always be the driving principles of his government.
Faruq Mustapha, of the Ministry of Rural Development and Special Duties, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, of the Ministry of Water Resources, Hajara Wanka,
Department of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Preparedness, Ahmad Sarki Jalam, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, Ministry of Health; Hassan El-Yakub SAN, Ministry of Justice; Aminu Hammayo, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning.
Others include Jamila Muhammed Dahiru from the Ministry of Education, Barrister Abubakar Abdulhameed Bununu from the Ministry of Security and Internal Affairs, Hajjara Gidado Jibrin from the Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, and Usman Santuraki from the Ministry of Information and Communication. Greetings from the Ministry of Youth and Sport’s Muhammad Salees Gamawa, the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Usman Abdulkadir Modibbo, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Mahmood Babamaji, and the Ministry of Housing and the Environment’s Dallami Ahmad Kawule.
Ibrahim Gambo, the Ministry of Transportation, and the other Ministry of Higher Education; Ministry of Religious Affairs and Societal Orientation; Tsammani Lydia Haruna; Yakubu Hamza; Professor Simon Yalam of the Ministry of Agriculture, Abdul Hassan of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Muhammad Hamisu Shira of the Ministry of Cooperatives and SME’s, Amina Katagum of the Ministry of Land and Survey
