Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has approved a minor reshuffle of his cabinet, removing two commissioners, accepting the resignation of another and forwarding new commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The changes were announced on Friday by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, who said the move is aimed at improving the performance of government and ensuring better service delivery across the state.
According to the statement, the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Investment, Mohammed Salis Gamawa, has been removed from the State Executive Council. Dr. Lawal Rimin Zayam, who previously served as Commissioner for Education before being moved to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology, also left the cabinet following the latest changes.
The governor also accepted the resignation of Faruk Mustapha, who served as Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties.
Following the adjustments, Governor Mohammed submitted the names of new commissioner nominees to the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The nominees are expected to undergo screening and confirmation before taking office.
The statement explained that the nominations are intended to replace the outgoing commissioners and fill other vacant positions created by earlier exits from the cabinet. The government said the appointments are part of efforts to ensure continuity in the administration and keep government activities running smoothly.
Governor Mohammed also expressed appreciation to the outgoing commissioners for their contributions during their time in office. He wished them success in their future engagements and restated his administration’s commitment to building a government that delivers quality services and responds to the needs of the people of Bauchi State.