Gov Buni Inaugurates 2 Commissioners, LG Chairmen …Charges Officials On Service Delivery, Party Loyalty
By Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, has swearing-in two new Commissioners, a Permanent Secretary, and 17 newly elected Local Government Chairmen of the state.
The ceremony which held on Wednesday at the Government House, Damaturu marked a significant step in reinforcing the state’s executive and grassroots leadership as the administration enters its final phase at large.
During his speech, Governor Buni formally appointed Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu as the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, citing his extensive experience in law and administration.
Dauda Alhaji Idi was sworn in as the Commissioner for Livestock Development, recognized for his 35 years of unblemished service in the civil sector.
Additionally, Barrister Fatima Ibrahim Makintami was inaugurated as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Justice respectively.
According to Governor Buni the appointments were based on merit and a commitment to service, urging the new appointees to prioritize the welfare of the citizen of the state.
Governor Buni calls the attention of the 17 newly elected local government chairmen, the importance of grassroots democracy.
He noted with pride that Yobe State was recently ranked the second-best performing state in “Democratic Performance,” scoring about 64.3% in a nationwide assessment by the Kimpact Development Initiative.
“Our administration has remained consistent in conducting local government council elections to give the people at the grassroots a sense of belonging,” Buni stated.
The Governor took the opportunity to tout the administration’s recent milestones, particularly in the health sector.
He lauded the success of complex surgeries at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital and the Damaturu Specialist Hospital, as well as the attainment of full accreditation for postgraduate residency training from the West African Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons.
Addressing the newly elected chairmen, the Governor reminded them of their mandate and their responsibility to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He explicitly charged them to work toward the success of the party in the upcoming general elections, including the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the gubernatorial candidacy of Baba Malam Wali as a governor.
“It is a task that must be achieved because Yobe State is the home of the All Progressives Congress,” the Governor declared.
He urged political stakeholders across all parties to conduct their activities according to the rules of the game. He reminded the audience of the state’s resilience in the face of past security challenges and cautioned against any actions that might threaten the prevailing peace in Yobe State.
The event was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and families of the newly sworn-in officers and others dignitaries.
