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  • H/E (Dr.) Aisha Bala Empowers Over 700 Bauchi Youths On Business Enterprise

    H/E (Dr.) Aisha Bala Empowers Over 700 Bauchi Youths On Business Enterprise

    The Wife of the Bauchi State Governor, H/E Aisha Bala has distributed starter packs to over 700 small scale business owners across the twenty local government areas of Bauchi state through her Non governmental organisation Which according to her is in a bid to strengthen financial independence of the most vulnerable citizens of the state.

    According to H/E Aisha Bala, Small Businesses are the backbone of Economy in any developing world.

    The Governor’s wife said, the initiative is not only to provide an avenue for financial independence but also a sense of hope and purpose in a most challenging moment like this where hardship is on the increase almost on a daily basis.

    She said, while empowering the youths and women, there’s a need to acknowledge the challenges that can hinder progress particularly drug abuse.

    The distribution exercise of the starter packs to small scale businesses had in attendance, local government chairman, representative of benefiting groups of youths and women.

    Speaking on behalf of the 20 local government chairmen, the Giade local government chairman usman Sale stressed that the initiative will go a long way in providing financial independence to youths, reiterating the commitment of his colleagues to partner with the Governor’s wife NGO to address the looming rate of poverty in their respective Local governments.

    H/E Aisha Bala while stressing the importance of small scale business in the growth of Economy and financial independence, advised Youths to do away with drug abuse and venture into business that will make them self reliant.

  • Bauchi Govt Approves Recruitment of 3,000 Teachers for Secondary Schools

    Bauchi Govt Approves Recruitment of 3,000 Teachers for Secondary Schools

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the recruitment of 3,000 teachers to be deployed across junior and senior secondary schools in the state.

    This move is aimed at strengthening the educational system and is part of the state’s commitment to the objectives of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project, which seeks to empower young girls through education.

    The announcement was made yesterday by the Project Coordinator for AGILE in the state, Ali Gar during a sensitization meeting on the Girls Scholarship Programme.

    The meeting which brought together key stakeholders from the Bauchi Local Government Area focused on the importance of providing access to quality education for girls and ensuring their continuous enrollment in school.

    According to Gar, 2,000 of the newly recruited teachers will be assigned to junior secondary schools, while the remaining 1,000 will be posted to senior secondary schools.

    He added that this strategic deployment of teachers is expected to enhance the quality of education in secondary schools across the state, improving learning outcomes for all students, particularly girls.

    “Governor Bala Mohammed’s approval of the recruitment is in line with his administration’s ongoing educational reforms aimed at improving school standards and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

    “The recruitment exercise is designed to bolster the teaching workforce, thereby addressing the growing demand for qualified educators in Bauchi State.

    The AGILE project, an initiative supported by the federal government, focuses on providing scholarships, educational resources, and skill-building opportunities to adolescent girls.

    By improving access to quality education, the project aims to equip young girls with the tools necessary for personal and professional development, ensuring that they are better prepared to contribute to their communities and the broader society.

    Governor Mohammed’s initiative to recruit additional teachers is a key part of the state’s strategy to enhance the educational sector and align with the objectives of the AGILE project.

    The newly recruited teachers will be deployed in various schools across the state in the coming weeks, with expectations that their presence will positively impact the educational experience of students.

    This recruitment move is not only an investment in the future of Bauchi State’s youth but also a reflection of the state government’s commitment to uplifting the educational standards of the region, ensuring that every student, regardless of gender, has access to quality learning.

    The recruitment exercise is expected to commence soon, with teachers slated to be deployed across junior and senior secondary schools in Bauchi.

    This development is seen as a significant step toward creating a brighter future for students in the state, particularly girls, who will benefit from improved educational opportunities.

  • Bauchi Governor Tasks Newly Sworn In Commissioners On Effective Collaboration For Service Delivery

    Bauchi Governor Tasks Newly Sworn In Commissioners On Effective Collaboration For Service Delivery

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to rebranding and advancing the state.    He gave the assurance during the swearing-in ceremony of eight newly appointed commissioners at the Executive Council  Chamber of the Bauchi State Government House.

    Presiding over the ceremony, Governor Bala Mohammed congratulated the newly inaugurated commissioners urging them to collaborate closely with permanent secretaries and other management staff in their respective ministries and departments to ensure effective service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.

    The governor emphasized the need for hard work and dedication stating that their performance will be closely  monitored and periodically reviewed to ensure alignment with the administration’s objectives.

    In a related development, Governor Mohammed announced the redeployment of some serving commissioners to other ministries.  The move is aimed at enhancing the administration’s ability to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

    Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed commissioners, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Usman Shehu, pledged to carry out their responsibilities diligently and effectively to meet the expectations of the administration and the people of Bauchi State.

  • Over 20,000 Bauchi girls to benefit from AGILE scholarship programme

    Over 20,000 Bauchi girls to benefit from AGILE scholarship programme

    Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has approved a total of 20,250 girls to benefit from the Girls Scholarship Programme (GSP) of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment ( AGILE) in the first phase.

    The disclosure was made by the Project Coordinator of AGILE, Ali Usman Gar, during a stakeholders meeting on AGILE GSP held at the Conference Hall of the Bauchi LGA Secretariat on Thursday.

    He added that the Governor has also approved that another 40,000 girls will be chosen to benefit in the second phase, just as another 50,000 girls have been proposed to benefit in the third and final phase of the implementation of the project.

    He, however, stated that the problem now is that after the approval by the Governor for the number of beneficiaries of the programme, the beneficiaries are yet to be identified, disclosing that so far, only 11,000 girls have been identified and registered.

    According to him, “That is the essence of this stakeholders meeting, we want you to tell us how to get the girls that will be registered for the programme. The government is ready to fully implement the AGILE project.”

    Ali Usman Gar explained that, “It was approved that a certain amount of money be given to them under the Girls Scholarship Programme (GSP), which is a scheme by the state government to reduce the negative effects of poverty and allow parents to send their girls to school.”Best online courses


    He further explained that, “AGILE is a project; I am sure many of you here must have heard a lot about it on the radio, TV stations, and social media. But one thing is that it is a project that is aimed at improving the education sector of our dear state, Bauchi.”

    According to him, “The reason for today’s meeting is to explain to you the aims and objectives of the project before we elaborate on the Girls Scholarship Programme (GSP).”

    The AGILE PC stressed that, “This Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project is one project by the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the state government with funding by the World Bank.”

    “It aimed at seeing what ways to use in mitigating the lingering problems of education, especially that of the girl-child. But the project will not only dwell on girl-child education, it will take care of boys too, but the worst hit is the girl-child,” he added.

    He stressed that, “The problem is the out-of-school children syndrome and school dropouts, those are the two major factors that the project is focusing on.”Best online courses

    He explained that, “Out-of-school refers to the situation of the school-aged children who are not completely in school while dropout refers to those children who started but stopped along the way. This situation has led to several researches to uncover the reason why these children are either not in school or dropped out.”

    According to him, “A few reasons were discovered to be responsible for the situation. It was discovered that most of the school structures are dilapidated while in some cases, the schools are far away from the children, forcing them to skip attending schools which will eventually lead to dropping out.”

    He added that, “It was further discovered that poverty has eaten deep into the society to the extent that parents cannot take care of their children, not to talk of sponsoring them to schools. Some of them have 10 or more children, thereby making it pretty difficult for them to buy school needs.”

    Ali Usman Gar added that, “After the research, the Federal Government encouraged states that identified such problems, and, in Nigeria, the northern region is the most hit with the issue of out-of-school and dropout children. In northern Nigeria, Bauchi is the leading state in the out-of-school children syndrome based on the available data provided by UNICEF.”

    According to him, “You will recall that since the data was released, the State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has not rested on his oars, held a series of meetings and stakeholders engagements to fathom how to get Bauchi State out of the situation.”

    He disclosed that, “There were measures put in place by the World Bank on how to implement the project in terms of counterpart funding, a commitment fund that shows the readiness of the state to be part of the project, Bauchi did not hesitate to pay the counterpart funds, in fact, it was one of the first states to do that.”

    “The World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education immediately approved that Bauchi State qualified to take part in the project and the process of implementing it started immediately,” he added.

    According to him, “In the process of implementing the project, three strategies were adopted, including the approval by the Governor that all Junior and Senior Secondary Schools in the state be renovated, and based on our work plan, 1003 schools have been identified for complete renovation.”

    He added that, “Plans have been concluded to commence the renovation exercise, members of SBMC that are here will confirm that, on those children who are far away from schools, the Governor has approved the construction of 43 additional new schools.”

    He explained that, “These new schools comprise 21 Basic Schools and 21 Senior Schools across the state. I am glad to inform you that Bauchi LGA has the highest number of the new schools.”

    He added that, “The next is that after renovation and construction of the schools, what happens to those poverty-stricken parents who cannot afford to send their children to the schools, the Governor approved that, having discovered the level of poverty, it affected girls mostly.”

  • Bauchi governor warns state’s road traffic personnel against indiscipline, corruption

    Bauchi governor warns state’s road traffic personnel against indiscipline, corruption

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir on Saturday warned the newly recruited personnel of the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) against indiscipline, corruption and abuse of power,

    The governor gave the warning during the inauguration of the 500 personnel of the agency at the Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu Square, Bauchi State Government House. He said that such behaviour would not be tolerated.  He assured the newly recruited officers of their operational autonomy, urging them to stay focused on their responsibilities.

    According to him, “I am excited to have inaugurated 500 cadets and traffic marshals who successfully completed rigorous training under the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA).

    “These disciplined and dedicated individuals represent a new generation of leaders committed to improving road safety and traffic management in our state.”  He further said that the Agency (BAROTA) plays a crucial role in addressing road transport challenges, enforcing traffic laws, ensuring safety, and managing traffic flow.

    “My administration is firmly committed to supporting the agency by providing resources, infrastructure, and ongoing training. “We also plan to expand the workforce to 2,000 personnel, ensuring the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and compassion guide their operations.

    He also directed all the 20 local government chairmen to establish offices in their areas and collaborate closely with the agency.

    The governor commended the efforts of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Ministry of Works and Transport, and the Speaker of the state House of Assembly for their goodwill messages, recognising BAROTA’s pivotal role in promoting road safety and orderliness in Bauchi State.

  • Bauchi govt swears in eight new commissioners in latest cabinet reshuffle

    Bauchi govt swears in eight new commissioners in latest cabinet reshuffle

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday swore in eight new commissioners as part of efforts to revitalize his administration’s operations.

    Governor Mohammed reiterated that it is a regular policy of his administration to reshuffle the state cabinet periodically to enhance its efficiency in policy development and execution.

    After the new commissioners were confirmed by the State House of Assembly, the Governor revealed that five commissioners had been removed from the cabinet, with eight new appointments made.

    “Two of the newly appointed commissioners will replace the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Aminu Hammayo, who has now been appointed Secretary to the State Government, and the late Aliyu Ahmed Jalam, who was the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs until his passing,” the Governor stated.

    He also noted that one of the new appointees would oversee the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development.

    The Governor expressed gratitude to the five commissioners who were removed, emphasizing that their departure was not due to any shortcomings in their integrity or competence. Rather, he explained, it was a matter of aligning the right people with the right roles, adding that some of them would be considered for future appointments as special advisers.

    The new commissioners and their portfolios are as follows: Alhaji Usman Usman Shehu, Ministry of Information and Communication; Iliyasu Aliyu Gital, Ministry of Agriculture; Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi, Ministry of Livestock Development; Hon. Isa Babayo Tilde, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah, Ministry of Works and Transport; Hon. Adamu Babayo Gabarin, Ministry of Youth and Sports; Abdullahi Mohammed, Ministry of Land and Survey; and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, Ministry of Education.

    Additionally, the Governor redeployed several current commissioners: Amina Muhammed Katagum moved from the Ministry of Land and Survey to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning; Ibrahim Gambo Galadima from the Ministry of Works to Internal Security and Home Affairs; Mohammed Salis Gamawa from the Ministry of Youth to Commerce, Industry, and Investment; and Engr. Binni Abdulkadir now heads the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation.

    This reshuffle follows the Governor’s decision on January 7 to remove five commissioners as part of his ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and enhance service delivery to the people of Bauchi State.

  • Fallen heroes: Bauchi gov pays tribute, says Nigeria forever indebted

    Fallen heroes: Bauchi gov pays tribute, says Nigeria forever indebted

    Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed on Wednesday charged Nigeria Armed Forces to be more resilience to safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the country.

    The Governor was speaking after inspecting Guard of Honor mounted in honor of the Nigerian fallen heroes during the 2025 Armed Forces remembrance day held at the IBB Square cenotaph in Bauchi.

    Mohammed lauded the sacrifices and contributions of the Armed Forces to the Security and stability of Nigeria as a Nation over the years which he said has continued to keep the country as one in spite of the setbacks.

    He further called on the active service men and officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to redouble their efforts in securing the Nation assuring them that their sacrifices will not be in vain.

    Mohammed stressed that, “Today, at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at IBB Square, Bauchi, I had the solemn honor of paying tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes.”

    According to him, “These courageous men and women made immense sacrifices and contributed unwaveringly to the security and stability of our great nation.”

    Bala Mohammed added that, “As we remember their heroic deeds, I call on all active service members to remain steadfast and resilient in safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty. Your dedication and service are the bedrock of our nation’s peace and unity.”

    “Furthermore, I urge everyone to continue supporting the families of our fallen heroes, ensuring they are not forgotten. Their sacrifices deserve our eternal gratitude and commitment,” he added.

    The Governor prayed for the reposed of the Nigerian fallen heroes and appeal for more support to the families of the fallen heroes beyond the annual celebrations.

    Governor Mohammed was accompanied by the secretary to the state government Hon. Aminu Hammayo, Chief of staff government house Dr. Aminu Hassan Gamawa along side the Emir of Bauchi, Dr. Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, Commissioner of Police Bauchi State, and heads of security formations and paramilitary services where also in attaindance.

  • Bauchi Gov awards N4m to top JAMB performers

    Bauchi Gov awards N4m to top JAMB performers

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has awarded ₦4 million to four outstanding indigene students who excelled in the 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

    The recipients, Kawthar Shehu (348), Geoffrey Yakubu (347), Abdullahi Garba (347), and Magaji Umar (333), were celebrated during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Education in Bauchi.

    Each student received ₦1 million to support their higher education ambitions.

    Governor Mohammed, represented by the Head of Service, Yahuza Adamu, stated that the initiative aims to inspire other students to strive for academic excellence.

    “This gesture demonstrates our administration’s commitment to investing in human capital development and encouraging outstanding academic performance,” he said.

    The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Ali Babayo, revealed that the idea was initiated by the ministry to motivate students across the state.