Bauchi Governor Sacks Two Commissioners, Accepts Faruk Mustapha’s Resignation

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle, sacking two commissioners and accepting the resignation of a third.  

The affected officials are:Mohammed Salis Gamawa, Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Investment.

Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, who served as Commissioner for Education before being redeployed to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology.

Hon. Faruk Mustapha, former Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, whose resignation was accepted after he left the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The changes were announced in a statement issued on Friday, July 17, 2026, by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.

Governor Mohammed has forwarded the names of nominees to replace the outgoing commissioners, along with other nominees to fill existing vacancies in the State Executive Council, to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

The governor thanked the affected officials for their service and contributions to the state’s development.

He wished them success in their future endeavours while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering responsive and result-oriented governance to the people of Bauchi State.

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