The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in and assigned portfolios to 24 commissioners.
The State Chief Judge, Justice Talatu Umar, administered the oath of office and allegiance to the appointees at the swearing-in ceremony that took place at the Government House on Monday.
While addressing the new appointees, Mohammed call on them to dedicate themselves to service, urging them to carry the people along.
He also charged them to be guided by knowledge in striving to meet their expectations and establish effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders in discharging their duties
“It should be made known to you that you have not been appointed to enrich yourselves or pursue selfish political ambitions. What is required of you is sacrifice and selfless service,” he said.
Congratulating the commissioners for the opportunity to serve the state, Gov Mohammed reminded them that although they have been chosen as representatives of their respective constituents, their appointment was based on competence, track records of performance, and integrity.
The commissioners and their portfolios are as follows:
1. Ibrahim Gambon Galadima -Ministry Works and Transport
2. Bello Maiwada – Ministry of Natural Resources
3. Danlami Ahmad Kawule – Ministry of Housing and Environment
4. Mahmoud Baba Maaji Abubakar -Ministry Commerce and Industry
5. Dr Lydia H. Tsammani – Ministry of Higher Education
6. Ahmad Aliyu Jalam – Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
7. Usman Danturaki Garba – Ministry of Information and Communications
8. Yakubu Ibrahim Hamza – Ministry of Religious Affairs and Social Reorientation
9. Mohammed Salees -Ministry of Youth and Sports Development
10. Abdul Hassan -Ministry of Culture and Tourism
11. Dr Yakubu Adamu – Ministry of Finance
12. Modibbo U. A. Ahmad – Ministry of Power, Science and Technology
13. Hajara Jibrin Gidado -Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development
14. Faruk Mustapha – Special Duties and Rural Development
15. Hajara Yakubu Wanka – Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management
16. Hon Aminu Hammayo – (returned to) Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning
17. Hassan El Yakub, SAN – Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice
18. Mohammed Hamisu Shira – Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs Development
19. Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu – Ministry of Security and Internal Affairs
20. Prof Simon Madugu Yalams – Ministry of Agriculture
21. Dr Adamu Umar Sambo – Ministry of Health
22. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru – Ministry of Education
23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources
24. Amina Mohammed Katagum – Ministry of Land and Survey
