Bauchi governor sacks two commissioners, accepts Faruk Mustapha's resignation

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has sacked two commissioners as part of a minor cabinet shake-up. The affected commissioners are Mohammed Salis Gamawa (Commerce, Industries and Investment) and Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam (formerly Education, then Power, Science and Technology). The governor also accepted the resignation of Faruk Mustapha, former Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, who recently defected from the APM to the APC. Nominees for the vacant positions have been forwarded to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.