Gov. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Monday swore in eight new commissioners to reinvigorate his administration and enhance policy implementation.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Bauchi, marked a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving governance in the state.
Speaking at the event, Mohammed disclosed that five of the new commissioners replaced those recently relieved of their duties, while two filled the vacancies left by the former Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, Alhaji Aminu Hammayo, now the Secretary to the State Government, and the late Alhaji Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
The governor also announced that one of the new appointees would oversee the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development.
Mohammed commended the outgoing commissioners for their service to the state, adding that some of them would be reassigned as special advisers.
He congratulated the new commissioners, stating that their appointments were based on merit, experience, and equitable representation across the state.
“The responsibilities ahead of you are significant. You must align with the administration’s policies, maintain transparency and accountability, and deliver results. Your performance will be closely monitored with periodic reviews to ensure compliance,” he said.
The newly appointed commissioners and their portfolios are as follows:
Alhaji Usman Usman Shehu – Ministry of Information and Communication
Dr. Iliyasu Aliyu Gital – Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi – Ministry of Livestock Development
Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde – Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah – Ministry of Works and Transport
Alhaji Adamu Babayo Gabarin – Ministry of Youth and Sports
Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed – Ministry of Lands and Survey
Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayam – Ministry of Education
Additionally, four serving commissioners were reassigned to new ministries:
Amina Muhammad Katagum – Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
Ibrahim Gambo Galadima – Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs
Muhammed Salees Gamawa – Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment
Engr. Binni Abdulkadir – Ministry for Religious Affairs and Societal Re-orientation
Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering the dividends of democracy and urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them.
“This government will continue to prioritize development, and I expect all of you to work tirelessly towards achieving our collective goals for Bauchi State,” he said.
