Bauchi governor drops two commissioners in cabinet shake-up

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dropped two commissioners from the State Executive Council as part of a minor cabinet reshuffle.

The affected commissioners are Mohammed Salis Gamawa, who was in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Investment, and Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, the immediate past Commissioner for Education who was later redeployed to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology.

The governor also accepted the resignation of the former Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, Hon. Faruk Mustapha who recently dumped the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to join the All Progressive Congress (APC).

These changes were announced in an official statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.

The move is described as part of continuous efforts to strengthen local governance and enhance public service delivery.

Gidado said the affected officials are to exit the State Executive Council with immediate effect.

“In line with the administration’s commitment to ensuring continuity and efficiency in governance, the names of their proposed replacements, alongside those of other nominees intended to fill vacancies created by the earlier exit of some commissioners, have been forwarded to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation,” Gidado said.

Mohammed expressed 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,” the statement said.

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