By George OPARA
In the wake of a major power dynamics in Bauchi state, Governor Bala Mohammed has embarked on a cabinet reshuffle.
The Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi.
But Spear News learnt this development followed i the resignation of the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hassan Gamawa, and six commissioners who stepped down from their positions to pursue their political ambitions, compelling the governor to order for an immediate deployment and reassignment of some cabinet members to supervise the affected ministries and offices pending the appointment of substantive replacements.
By the directive , Hashimu Yakubu, Principal Private Secretary (PPS), will supervise the Office of the Chief of Staff, Government House, while Dr. Mohammed Lawal R/Zayam was deployed to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology.
Also, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hassan Usman El-Yakub (SAN), will oversee the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, while the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Usman Usman Shehu, has been assigned to supervise the Ministry of Water Resources.
The Commissioner for Housing and Environment, Rt. Hon. Danlami Ahmed Kawule, will oversee the Ministry of Rural Development and Special Duties.Also, Amina Muhammad Katagum, Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination, has been assigned to supervise the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, while Mohammed Sadiq Shira, Commissioner for Cooperatives and SMEs, will oversee the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
In the same vein, the Chief Security Adviser to the Governor, DIG Sani Mohammed (rtd.), has been directed to supervise the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs.
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