Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has on Friday signed into law the “Bauchi State Independent Public Complaints and Accountability Commission Bill.”
This is contained in a statement by Lawal Muazu Bauchi,
New Media Aide to Bauchi Governor.
This new legislation aims to address issues of corruption and to streamline government practices in line with legal and ethical standards.
The signing ceremony was attended by the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Sulaiman, who led key members of the House to present the bill for the governor’s assent.
Speaking, Governor Mohammed expressed appreciation to the State House of Assembly members for their continued support, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
He assured the public of efforts to address financial leakages within the government, emphasizing that any officials found culpable of misconduct, especially those involved in recent financial irregularities, would be held accountable.
He, however, thanked all levels of government for their support of his administration, highlighting that the ultimate goal of the new commission is to set a precedent for transparency and accountability in Bauchi State.
Earlier speaking, the Speaker, Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y. Sulaiman commended Governor Mohammed for his dedication to inclusive governance and for championing policies that promote transparency and accountability.
Suleiman urged the governor to thoroughly investigate recent allegations of corruption against certain high-ranking government officials.
