Governor swears in eight new special advisers
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has sworn in eight new special advisers, tasking them to bring their expertise and experience to governance.
The governor emphasised that the special advisers should see their appointment as a challenge and an opportunity to prove themselves in their respective areas of responsibility.
Mohammed noted, “Four of the five commissioners who were recently dropped have been re-appointed as special advisers, which demonstrates our commitment to retaining competent individuals in our administration
“You should work closely with commissioners and other principal officers of government to achieve the set goals of the administration.”
The governor also disclosed to the special advisers that they will have access to government funds and are expected to manage resources prudently, ensuring accountability and transparency in their dealings and cautioned them to avoid misusing their positions for personal gain and to maintain high moral standards in their official and personal conduct.
He emphasised the importance of collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as between special advisers and commissioners.
Our correspondent reported that the newly appointed Special Advisers are Sanusi Khalifa – Special Adviser on Solid Minerals, Haladu Ayuba – Special Adviser on Societal Reorientation, Jidauna Tula – Special Adviser on Legal Matters and Adamu Bello – Special Adviser on Commerce and Industries.
Others are Danladi Mohammed Danbaba – Special Adviser on Humanitarian Affairs, Sani Mohammed Burra – Special Adviser on State/National Assembly Matters, Yakub Ibrahim Hamza – Special Adviser on Higher Education and Shitu Zaki – Special Adviser on Political Matters.
