Bauchi Governor Under Criticism for Approval of 173 Political Appointments Amidst Insecurity, Hunger
The Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has come under criticism for the appointment of 173 aides amidst insecurity and hunger plunging residents of the state.
The announcement of the approval of the appointment of the 173 aides was made available in a press statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, after which some residents of the state took to their social media platforms to describe Governor Bala’s action as reckless.
Some individuals maintained that the monies that would be used to pay the 173 aides could be used to strengthen the security apparatus of the state.
According to the statement, the Governor approved the appointees as Principal Special Assistants ( PSA ) , Senior Special Assistants ( SSA ) , Special Assistants ( SA ) and Personal Assistants (PA).
The statement said that 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 newly appointed aides, who are largely former political office holders at the national, state, and local government levels, were selected based on merit, proven experience, and political background”
“Also considered was leadership capabilities, as they are expected to inject fresh energy into the administration and support the Governor’s vision of a more responsive and effective government” The Statement read
Governor Mohammed congratulated the appointees and urged them to see their appointments as a call to greater service.
He emphasized the need for dedication, loyalty, and a people-centered approach to governance as the administration intensifies efforts to deliver more democratic dividends to the good people of Bauchi State.
The Governor expressed confidence that with the new appointments, the administration will be better positioned to consolidate its achievements and build a legacy of good governance, inclusivity, and sustainable development.
The details of the appointees indicated that Twelve people were appointed as Principal Special Assistants (PSA) on Political /Community Relations; Sixty-One as Senior Special Assistants (SSA) on Political / Community Relations; Thirty-Eight Special Assistants (SA) – on Political /Community Relations and Sixty-three Personal Assistants (PA) – on Political /Community Relations.
All the appointments are directed to take immediate effect.
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