The governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed on Tuesday, April 29, announced the appointment of 168 new aides into his cabinet, POLITICS NIGERIA reports.

In a statement signed by Mukhtar Gidado, the special adviser to the governor on media and publicity, these new appointments are aimed at reinventing governance and deepening inclusive leadership in Bauchi.

Stating that the appointment also reflects the governor’s interest in the people, Gidado said the appointees are majorly former office holders at national, State and local government levels.

He also noted that their appointments were finalised based on merit and their capacity to deliver governance to the people of Bauchi State.

“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,” Gidado said.

Also congratulating the new appointees on behalf of the governor, Gidado said the appointment which is a call to serve the Bauchi people needs their absolute commitment.

He said, “The governor is confident that with the new appointments, the administration will be better positioned to consolidate its achievements and build a legacy of good governance, inclusivity, and sustainable development.”

The appointment includes five Principal Special Assistants (PSA) on Political/Community Relations, one Principal Special Assistant on Pension Matters, 60 Senior Special Assistants (SSA) on Political/Community Relations, one Senior Special Assistant (SSA ) on Labour Matters, 38 Special Assistants (SA) on Political/Community Relations, and 63 Personal Assistants (PA) on Political Community Relations.