Bauchi governor removes two commissioners from office in cabinet reshuffle

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has approved cabinet reshuffle leading to the removal of Commissioners from office.

He said the minor cabinet was aimed at repositioning the Bauchi State Executive Council for greater productivity and governance strengthening.

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The Commissioners removed are Mohammed Salis Gamawa – Commerce, Industry and Investment and the immediate past Commissioner for Education, who was subsequently reassigned to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology, Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam.

They were asked to exit with immediate effect, while the resignation of Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, Hon. Faruk Mustapha was welcome.

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Meanwhile, the governor has forwarded names nominees that would replace the exited Commissioners to the State House of Assembly for confirmation in order to ensure continuity and efficiency in governance.

Bala Mohammed expressed profound appreciation to the outgoing commissioners for their dedicated service, commitment and valuable contributions to the development of Bauchi State during their tenure.

He wished them continued success in their future endeavours and reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to build a more responsive, effective and results-oriented government for the benefit of the people of the state, according to a statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, on Friday.

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