The Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has appointed 168 political aides.
In a statement released on Tuesday, April 29, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Bauchi State Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, said the appointments were made to reinvigorate the machinery of governance and deepen participatory leadership.
He said that the appointees 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 as well as their leadership capabilities.
The appointees comprise of five Principal Special Assistants on Political and Community Relations, one Principal Special Assistant on Pension Matters, 60 Senior Special Assistants on Political and Community Relations, one Senior Special Assistant on Labour Matters and 63 Special Assistants on Political and Community Relations.
“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 as well as leadership capabilities, and 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
