Bauchi Commissioner Celebrates Gov. Bala Mohammed, Nigerian Citizens on Democracy Day
By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
As Nigeria marks another year of democratic governance on Democracy Day, the Bauchi State Commissioner of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hon. Hajara Yakubu Wanka, has extended heartfelt felicitations to the State Government under the leadership of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Nigerians and citizens of the State in particular.
Wanka, who described Governor Bala as a visionary leader, said that his six years of purposeful and people-centred governance are evidenced by the ongoing positive transformation across every facet of life in the state.
In a message on her personal social media handles, the commissioner said that since assuming office on May 29, 2019, Governor Mohammed has steered Bauchi into a new era of inclusive development, infrastructure expansion, social empowerment, and institutional innovation, setting a benchmark for visionary governance in Nigeria.
Wanka said that one of the administration’s most remarkable achievements lies in the education sector, through deliberate investments and reforms that led to the drop in the number of out-of-school children from 1.2 million to approximately 521,000.
The commissioner said that the governor’s Bauchi Healthcare Revival initiative has delivered new and revitalised general hospitals and primary healthcare centres across all zones of the state.
The Commissioner said that other critical sectors that received the governors include Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Agriculture, Poverty Alleviation, Human Capital Development, Social Inclusion, etc.
“Equally notable is the governor’s establishment of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, a bold and forward-thinking move to ensure no citizen is left behind. Appointing my humble self as the pioneer commissioner, Governor Mohammed has demonstrated not only his trust in competent leadership but also his deep commitment to proactive social protection and resilience-building.
“Under my leadership, the ministry has launched coordinated relief efforts for internally displaced persons, responded to natural and man-made emergencies, and empowered marginalised populations through sustainable support programmes. The opportunity to lead this ministry under the governor’s guidance is widely seen as both an honour and a call to duty in building a more compassionate and responsive state.
“As Bauchi celebrates this significant milestone, it is clear that His Excellency’s tenure is defined by vision, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of his people. The foundations laid over these six years have not only transformed physical landscapes but have also renewed hope, restored dignity, and created lasting pathways for prosperity. “This administration stands as a model of modern governance in Nigeria—one that blends infrastructure with inclusion and ambition with compassion,” penned Commissioner Wanka.
