Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has sacked five commissioners, following a major cabinet reshuffle.
The special adviser, media and publicity to the governor, Mukhtar Gidado, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday, January 7.
As reported by The Punch, the cabinet reshuffle is intended to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of the state.
The commissioners affected by this development are;
The statement read:
In a significant development, the governor has also forwarded the names of eight individuals to the state House of Assembly for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as commissioners.
The names forwarded for replacement are;
Speaking further, Gidado noted the governor’s commitment to fulfilling the mandate of his administration and assured the state that the government was steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all.
Read more about Bauchi governor, Mohammed, here:
In another development, TimesNow.com.ng reported that amid his opposing views about Tinubu’s economic reforms, Governor Bala Mohammed clarified his absence from the president’s home in Lagos state.
Responding to the presidency’s backlash, the Bauchi governor maintained that his absence was not political.
Nigerian governors had gathered at Tinubu’s home in Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday to exchange New Year greetings and discuss national matters, but Mohammed was notably absent.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
