Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Thursday carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, appointing four new commissioners barely nine months before the end of his administration.
The appointments followed the exit of some commissioners who resigned to pursue political ambitions ahead of the 2027 elections, while two others were removed from office.
The newly appointed commissioners are Madaki Ahmad Gololo, Bashir Yau, Bashir Adamu Rishi and Baraya Ibrahim.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government House in Bauchi, Mohammed said the appointments were made to ensure that local government areas affected by vacancies remained represented in the State Executive Council.
He said the selection of the new commissioners was based not only on equitable representation but also on merit, competence, experience and their commitment to the development of the state.
The governor urged the appointees to quickly acquaint themselves with government policies and collaborate with permanent secretaries and other civil servants to deliver the objectives of their ministries.
He warned that their conduct would be subjected to public scrutiny and advised them to uphold integrity, accountability, transparency and due process in the management of public resources.
“Your actions and conduct will be closely monitored by the government and the people of Bauchi State. You must ensure that your stewardship reflects probity, accountability, and transparency, and avoid any act capable of bringing this administration into disrepute,” Mohammed said.
As part of the cabinet changes, Mohammed assigned Gololo to the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives, Bashir Yau to
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