By Beatrice Gondyi, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Executive Council (SEC), under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has approved a new minimum pension of N32,000 for retirees in the state.
This landmark decision was reached during an extraordinary SEC meeting held at Government House, Bauchi.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, Mohammed Sani Umar Esq, Head of Civil Service, described the approval as a reflection of Governor Bala Mohammed’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of senior citizens. He confirmed that pension allowances have also been increased to better reflect current economic realities.
In furtherance of infrastructure development, the Council ratified the Governor’s approval for Mother Cat Ltd to continue the remaining portion of the Charachara–Ragon–Magonshi–Azare road project in Katagum Local Government Area, covering over 30 kilometers and extending access to previously excluded wards under the RAAMP initiative.
The Chief Economic Adviser, Yahuza Adamu Haruna, reported that the 2025 budget has performed successfully, prompting the administration to prepare a supplementary budget for presentation to the State House of Assembly to accommodate additional development projects.
The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Titus Ketkukah, announced Council approval for the redesign and realignment of the Danazo–Gabchiyari road, as well as the construction of a new road linking the International Conference Center to Abubakar Rimi Road. Payments for permanent works to K.K. Kingdom Company under a Public-Private Partnership framework were also approved.
In the education sector, Dr. Lawal Mohammed Rimin Zayan, Commissioner for Education, confirmed that Council approved the upgrade of selected Junior Secondary Schools to full Secondary School status, aimed at enhancing teaching and learning across the state.
These decisions reflect the administration’s commitment to inclusive development, fiscal responsibility, and improved public service delivery. Governor Bala Mohammed continues to prioritize infrastructure, education, and welfare as pillars of progress in Bauchi State
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