Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has sworn in 19 commissioners.
The swearing in took place on Wednesday, six months after he dissolved the state cabinet.
Speaking at the inauguration, the governor, called on the new commissioners to be committed and show exemplary leadership qualities in the running of the affairs of the government.
Stressing that they were chosen based on merit, the governor warned them against indolence and the temptation to embezzle public funds.
He said anyone caught would face the full wrath of the law.
He said they should also be fair to the people of the state in their activities.
He advised them to be prudent especially in view of the lean resources available to the state.
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Below is the list of all the commissioners:
- Engr. Nuhu Gidado – Works and Transport
- Ruqayya Ibrahim Kewa – Women Affairs
- Haruna Deke Mohammed – Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice
- Hon. Rifkatu Samson Danna – Environment
- Magaji Abubakar Dambam – Budget and Economic Planning
- Umar Ibrahim Sade – Information, Culture and Tourism
- Muhammad Sani Bashir – Power, Science and Technology
- Umar Ibrahim Mohammed – Housing
- Abubakar Gazali – Commerce
- Babangida Nasiru Giade – Cooperatives and SME Development
- Pharm. Ibrahim Madaki Saleh – Youths and Sports
- Muhammad Mahmud Abubakar – Rural and Community Development
- Yakubu Kirfi Esq – Agriculture
- Garba Muhammad Sarki Akuyam – Finance
- Danwanka Haruna Abdullahi – Education
- Ado Sarkin Aska Zigau – Religious Affairs and Community Relations
- Nasiruddeen Muhammad Esq – Local Government Affairs
- Dr. Zuwaira Hassan Ibrahim – Health
- Musa Kaila Baima – Solid Minerals
- Ibrahim Ayuba Suleiman – Water Resources
