Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed 168 political aides to reinvigorate the machinery of governance and deepen participatory leadership.

This was announced in a statement by Mr Mohammed’s spokesman, Mukhtar Gidado, on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the move was part of the governor’s ongoing effort to ensure greater inclusion, enhance service delivery, and foster a government that reflects the diverse interests and aspirations of the people of Bauchi.

The appointments are spread across principal special assistants, senior special assistants, special assistants and personal assistants.

The appointment consists of 63 personal assistants, 60 senior special assistants and 38 special assistants, all on political and community relations.

There are five principal special assistants in political and community relations, one principal special assistant in pension matters, and one senior special assistant in labour matters.

The statement said the newly appointed aides, largely former political office holders at the national, state, and local government levels, were selected based on merit, proven experience, political background and leadership capabilities.

“They are expected to inject fresh energy into the administration and support the governor’s vision of a more responsive and effective government.

“The governor urged them to see their appointments as a call to greater service while emphasising the need for dedication, loyalty, and a people-centred approach to governance.

“This is because the administration is intensifying efforts to deliver more democratic dividends to the good people of Bauchi state,” it explained.

(NAN)