Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has removed two commissioners from his cabinet, acting less than a year before his term concludes. The governor has submitted a list of nominees to the State House of Assembly to replace them and fill other existing vacancies.
According to Mukhtar Gidado, the governor’s spokesperson, these changes are intended to improve governance and public service efficiency. The officials dismissed are the Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Investment, Mohammed Salis Gamawa, and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, who served in the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology. Additionally, the governor accepted the resignation of the Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, Faruk Mustapha.
The governor formally thanked the departing officials for their service to the state. He also expressed his ongoing commitment to maintaining an effective administration focused on delivering results for the residents of Bauchi.
