Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has approved the appointment of 168 new aides as part of efforts to enhance governance and promote inclusive leadership across the state.

 

The announcement was made on Monday through a press release issued by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, who described the move as a strategic step to reinvigorate the machinery of government and foster participatory democracy.

 

According to Gidado, the appointments are aimed at broadening representation and ensuring that the government reflects the diverse interests and aspirations of the people. “The appointments are part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to ensure greater inclusion, enhance service delivery, and foster a government that reflects the diverse interests and aspirations of the people of Bauchi State,” the statement read.

 

The new appointees, largely comprising former political officeholders from national, state, and local levels, were chosen based on merit, experience, and leadership capacity. They are expected to inject fresh energy into the administration and support Governor Mohammed’s vision of a more effective and responsive government.

 

The appointments, which take immediate effect, include:

• 5 Principal Special Assistants (Political/Community Relations)

• 1 Principal Special Assistant (Pension Matters)

• 60 Senior Special Assistants (Political/Community Relations)

• 1 Senior Special Assistant (Labour Matters)

• 38 Special Assistants (Political/Community Relations)

• 63 Personal Assistants (Political/Community Relations)

 

Governor Mohammed congratulated the appointees and urged them to approach their roles with dedication, loyalty, and a people-centered mindset. Gidado added that the governor remains confident the expanded team will help consolidate his administration’s achievements and strengthen its legacy of good governance, inclusion, and sustainable development.