Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, has authorized the hiring of 28 Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants.
The appointments are detailed in a statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, and made accessible to journalists on Sunday.
The statement was titled,
‘Appointment of Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to the Governor.’
He said that the governor’s action was a move geared towards enhancing good governance, efficiency and inclusivity.
“These appointments come after a rigorous selection process that focused on merit, competence, and a commitment to public service.
“The individuals chosen have demonstrated exemplary dedication to the development of Bauchi State, embodying the values and vision of the governor.
“The new Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants are expected to bring their wealth of experiences, skills, and expertise to the implementation of government policies and programs that address the needs of the people of Bauchi State,” he said.
The merit-based appointments, according to the media aide, underscore “the Governor’s commitment to fostering transparency, accountability, and good governance,” and their appointments will further strengthen the state government’s capacity to deliver on its mandate and fulfill its promises to the citizens of the state.
According to him, the appointed SSAs are Abubakar Yari – Special Duties; Musa Sulaiman – Governor’s Office; Al-Ameen Zirami – Religious Affairs; CP Hamisu Makama (rtd) – Police Affairs; El-Harun Dambam – ICT; Khalid Barau – Empowerment; Garba Alkaleri – Special Duties; Eric Anyamene – Strategy and Special Duties, and Hassan Grema – Liaison Affairs.
Others are Adamu Barde (ACRESAL); Bala Saleh – Youth; Lawal Muazu – New Media; Aminu Kobi – Traffic Management; Magaji Zakka – Christian Religious Affairs; Hafiz Mai-Auduga – Trade and Artisans; Habiba Alkaleri – Office of the First Lady and Sulaiman Ahmed – Protocol; Sani Mohammed – Security; Nasiru Yahuza – Small and Medium Enterprises, and Yahaya Baba – Political.
He also stated that the Special Assistants are as follows: Ishaya Dangana – Political; Bukata Ishaya – Governor’s Office; Kabir Musa – Domestic; Mohammed Aljyu – Domestic; Auwal Abdullahi – Protocol to the First Lady; Lawal Toro – Photography; Musa Zango – Transformers; and Joshua Yewuri – Community Development.
He stated that the appointments are effective immediately.