Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has warned the newly sworn-in commissioners that he would not hesitate to sanction or send them packing if found wanting.

Mr Mohammed spoke in Bauchi on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 24 newly appointed commissioners in the state.

He also called on the commissioners to eschew corrupt tendencies and resist the temptation to abuse their offices.

While drawing their attention to the need for absolute loyalty to the government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Mohammed advised that accountability and transparency should be their guiding principles.

“No commissioner is better than the other; no commissioner is more senior than the other. In my government, there is no prime minister, and all commissioners are equal.

“You should also know that you’re stakeholders in the state and your local governments.

“This requires that you continuously collaborate with party leaders, local government chairmen, legislators at the national and state level, and traditional and religious leaders,” he said.

Mr Mohammed further explained that such a collaboration is important to reduce mistrust and to create synergy.

Responding on behalf of the commissioners, Yakubu Adamu, the Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, appreciated the governor for the honour given to them.

He assured the governor that they would work and succeed together in making the state a better place for all.

(NAN)