Mohammed goes tough on Commissioners

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State at inauguration of the new state cabinet in Bauchi, warned the newly sworn-in commissioners that he would not hesitate to sanction or send them packing if found wanting.

Governor Mohammed, at the swearing-in ceremony of the 24 newly appointed commissioners in the state on Monday, enjoined the commissioners to eschew corrupt tendencies and resist the temptation to abuse their offices.

The governor emphasised on absolute loyalty to the government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), urging the commissioners to imbibe accountability and transparency as their guiding principles.

The governor had declared: “It should be made known to you that you have not been appointed to enrich yourselves or pursue selfish political ambitions. What is required of you is sacrifice and selfless service.

“No commissioner is better than the other, no commissioner is more senior than the other. In my government, there is no prime minister and all commissioners are equal. You should also know that you are stakeholders in the state and your local governments.

“This requires that you continuously collaborate with party leaders, local government chairmen, legislators at the national and state level, and traditional, religious leaders.”

The Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Yakubu Adamu, on behalf of the new Commissioners, expressed appreciation to the governor for the honour to serve the state.

He assured the governor that they would work and succeed together in making the state a better place for all.
NAN