My priority is development of education in Bauchi as former teacher, says Governor Bala
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Governor Bala Mohammed, right, during the interview with Channels television
By Abbas Gungura, Bauchi
The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has explained that his administration has come up with initiatives aimed at upgrading the educational sector in the state adding that as he intends to start going to classroom being once a teacher.
Governor Bala made the statement during an interview with Channels Television on the Political Paradigm where he narrated the successes he has recorded in three years.
According to Bala Mohammed he has not emerged as the Governor of Bauchi State blindfolded, plans to address all multidimensional challenges were thoroughly mastered with his garnered experience in the federal civil service.
Bala Mohammed said his administration with the scarce resources flowing into the state was able build over three thousand classroom blocks, constructed over three hundred kilometre roads in addition to completing many projects abandoned by the previous administration.
On healthcare delivery, Governor Bala said already his administration has declared emergency on the sector and has built a functional PHC in each ward across the state in addition to equipping over four hundred PHCs, renovation and upgrading numerous general hospitals.
While commending the security agencies in the state, Governor Mohammed said the security in Bauchi State has improved, saying that his administration has provided Patrol Security vehicles in addition to welfare to support them.
Bala Mohammed said Bauchi State Government has under his watchfull eyes established a robust feedback mechanism to address the insecurity in both urban and rural areas.
On economy, Governor Bala said his administration has opened up the economy for local and foreign investors.