Governor Mohammad of Bauchi State
By Baba Shehu Oscu, Bauchi
The Bauchi House of Assembly has approved Governor Bala Mohammed’s request to appoint 10 Special Advisers.
Earlier the Minority Leader, Bakoji Bobbo,(PDP) Misau Constituency had read a correspondence from the office of the Secretary to the State Government seeking the approval of 10 special Advisers.
Moving a motion for the approval, Bobbo said that Sections 1 and 6 of the Nigeria constitution had permitted the governor to appoint as many advisers for effective service delivery.
He explained that Governor Mohammed has called on members of the 9th Assembly to be committed on provision of laws that will provide dividends of democracy to the citizens of the state.
According to him, the governor assured to provide good governance and welfare of the citizens of the state.
He, however, assured members needed attention and support.
Bobbo said the letter also congratulate members of the state Assembly for electing their leaders successfully.
He urged members to approve the request to enable the governor start his work in ernest that will provide dividends of democracy to the citizens.
Alhaji Umar Udubo (APC) Udubo Constituency supported the request, saying is a right time for the governor to have his aides for proper administrative functions and duties.
In his ruling, the Speaker Alhaji Abubakar Sulaiman approved the governors request to appoint 10 advisers through voice votes.
