Imrana Yakubu Galaje.
with charging them to uphold integrity, accountability, and transparency in the discharge of their responsibilities.The newly sworn commissioners are Madaki Ahmad Gololo, Bashir Yau, Bashir Adamu Rishi, and Baraya Ibrahim.
At the ceremony held at the Council Chambers, Government House, Bauchi, Governor Bala Mohammed said the appointments followed the resignation of some political appointees who expressed interest in contesting elective positions in the 2027 general elections, in compliance with relevant legal provisions.
He explained that the new commissioners were selected from the affected local government areas to maintain fair representation in the State Executive Council.
The Governor said the appointments were not based on representation alone, but also on the track records, competence, experience, and commitment of the appointees to the development of Bauchi State.
He urged the commissioners to familiarise themselves with government policies and work closely with permanent secretaries and other civil servants to achieve the objectives of their respective ministries.
He warned that their conduct and actions would be closely monitored by the government and members of the public, urging them to uphold probity, accountability, and due process in managing public resources.
Governor Bala Mohammed then cautioned them against any action capable of bringing the government or the state into disrepute and highlighted the achievements of his administration since 2019, including investments in road construction, education, healthcare, water supply, security, youth empowerment, and skills development.
He said the efforts have contributed to positioning Bauchi among the leading states in development and one of the safest states in Nigeria.
Announcing the cabinet changes, Governor Bala Mohammed assigned Madaki Ahmad Gololo to the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives; Bashir Yau to Youth and Sports Development; Bashir Adamu Rishi to Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management; and Baraya Ibrahim to Commerce, Industry and Investment.
He also announced the redeployment of Adamu Babayo Gabarin to Culture and Tourism; Abdul Hassan to Rural Development and Special Duties; and Muhammad Hamisu Shira to Finance and Economic Development.
Hassan Eliyakub and Usman Usman will continue supervising the Ministry of Local Government.
Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed commissioners, Baraya Ibrahim appreciated Governor Bala Mohammed for the confidence reposed in them and pledged their commitment to supporting the administration’s development agenda.
He assured that the commissioners would work collectively to promote transparency, accountability, and effective implementation of government programmes, while seeking the cooperation and support of the people of Bauchi State.
