By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has relieved the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Galadima, of his appointment.
This was announced in a brief statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, and released to journalists in the early hours of Monday.
According to the statement, the governor approved a minor reshuffle in the composition of the State Executive Council, resulting in Galadima’s removal with immediate effect.
“His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, has approved a minor change in the composition of his cabinet,” the statement read.
“In that respect, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, has been relieved of his appointment as a member of the State Executive Council with immediate effect.”
Gidado explained that the decision was in line with the administration’s resolve to periodically review its cabinet in order to inject fresh ideas, strengthen governance, reposition the executive for improved service delivery, and ensure effective implementation of government policies and programmes across the state.
Governor Mohammed expressed appreciation to Galadima for his contributions to the state during his tenure and wished him success in his future endeavours.
The governor also reassured residents of Bauchi State of his administration’s continued commitment to peace, security and good governance.
The media aide added that a replacement for the sacked commissioner would be announced in due course.