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  • Bauchi governor mourns renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru

    Bauchi governor mourns renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru

    Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced the passing of eminent Islamic scholar and spiritual leader, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, who died in the early hours of Thursday in Bauchi at the age of 98.

    Our correspondent gathered that the renowned Islamic preacher and leader died on Wednesday night at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi.

    The corpse of the late cleric has been moved from the hospital to the family residence, where the funeral prayers will be held along Gombe road, today. 

    In a statement issued on Thursday, through his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, Governor Mohammed expressed condolences on behalf of his family, the state government, and the people of Bauchi to the late scholar’s family, followers, students, and the wider Muslim Ummah across Nigeria and beyond.

    The governor described Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi as “a towering figure in Islamic scholarship, a man of deep faith, humility, and wisdom,” noting that his life was devoted to the teaching of the Qur’an, propagation of Islam, and the moral and spiritual upliftment of society.

    He highlighted the Sheikh’s impact through numerous Islamic schools and learning centres that produced thousands of Qur’an memorizers and scholars who have spread Islamic knowledge across Africa.

    Governor Mohammed commended the late cleric’s contributions to theology, jurisprudence, and Islamic history, emphasizing that his teachings and commitment to peace, tolerance, and unity left an enduring imprint on society.

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    “As we mourn this monumental loss, we take solace in the fact that Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi lived a life fully dedicated to the service of Allah, humanity, and knowledge,” the statement read.

    The governor added that the Bauchi State Government will continue to honor the late scholar’s legacy by supporting Islamic education, moral discipline, and community development—the values he championed throughout his life.

    He prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the revered scholar, asking that he be granted Aljannatul Firdaus and that his family and followers find the strength to bear the loss.

    Sheikh Bauchi is survived with a large family comprising 100 children, 406 grandchildren, and 100 great-grandchildren, Sheikh Bauchi’s legacy of Qur-ān memorisation continues. Remarkably, 78 of his children, over 199 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren are also teachers of the Holy Book, balancing both Islamic and western education.

  • Bauchi sends pupils home, security beefed up in Lagos schools

    Bauchi sends pupils home, security beefed up in Lagos schools

    •56 suspects held, firearms, vehicles recovered in Lagos

    Bauchi State government has ordered the closure of schools following rising security concerns.

    The directive affects primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, including Federal Government-owned and private schools.

    The announcement was made yesterday by the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Ministry of Education, Jalaludeen Usman.

    According to Usman, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and a careful assessment of threats to the safety of students, teachers, and school communities. He noted that although the move may inconvenience parents and learners, the protection of children remains the government’s top priority.

    The ministry further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to authorities.

    The Lagos State Police Command has strengthened security across schools, places of worship, markets, recreational centres and event venues as part of renewed efforts to prevent threats and guarantee public safety.

    The move followed recent security breaches in parts of the country, including the attack on a Catholic church in Eruku, Kwara State, and the abduction of pupils in Kebbi and Niger states by suspected bandits.

    Commissioner of Police (CP) Olorundare Jimoh, who briefed reporters yesterday at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, said personnel have been deployed to strategic locations across the state to ensure a crime-free Yuletide.

    “We have created a special squad to take charge of school protection, and we are making steady progress with no fear of apprehension,” he said.

    “Our intelligence teams are moving in and out of major areas to prevent any criminal infiltration into Lagos.”

    The police chief said security has also been reinforced across other critical infrastructure and border communities, noting that waterways are now better secured following the deployment of 26 gunboats recently launched in Lagos by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

    He added that a new Submarine Tactical Squad has been established to strengthen internal maritime security, while land-based patrols have been expanded through the EkoStrike Force, a rapid-response unit created by the IGP to complement the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

    Jimoh said the EkoStrike Force has improved emergency response to security flashes and has contributed to the reduction in crime levels in the state, announcing that Somolu Local Government has constructed a permanent site for the strike force.

    He also announced the expansion of the tactical squad from 23 teams to 35, with plans to increase the number to 57 so that every local government and LCDA can have a dedicated response team.

    On the successes recorded by the command, Jimoh disclosed that 56 suspects involved in various offences including armed robbery, kidnapping, stealing, conspiracy, assault occasioning harm and threats to life were arrested during multiple operations in November.

    He said the arrests were accompanied by significant recoveries, including nine stolen exotic vehicles taken by drivers and car wash attendants, as well as one motorcycle allegedly removed from a park through fraudulent conversion and smuggling.

    Across the same period, operatives recovered six firearms, including locally made pistols, cut-to-size guns, a single barrel gun, live cartridges, and several dangerous weapons such as a machete, battle axe and assault dagger. Police also seized Nigerian military camouflage, charms and fake foreign currency amounting to $4,000.

    “These achievements are a testament to our sustained November strategy aimed at dismantling criminal gangs, intercepting stolen property, removing illegal firearms from circulation, and strengthening public safety across Lagos State,” Jimoh said.

    He added that Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers,Tactical Squads and Unit Commanders have been directed to provide adequate security at all worship centres, especially during services and festive activities.

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    “The security situation in Lagos is not alarming. We are firmly on top of the situation,” he assured. “The successes recorded are not due to police efforts alone but also the support and collaboration of residents who have continued to work with the command to safeguard lives and property.”

    Jimoh urged Lagosians to remain vigilant and continue partnering with the police to sustain the state’s security gains.

    Also, Katsina State Police Command yesterday activated the school’s protection mechanism.

    Commissioner of Police Bello Shehu, in a statement, said the directive was in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

    Shehu directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to ensure schools were guarded.

    At a meeting with tactical commanders to review and enhance the command’s security strategies, the CP ordered the deployment of more resources.

    He called on members to continue to collaborate and support the crime-fighting efforts of the command to safeguard schools and communities in the state, as the command remains resolute in ensuring a more secure environment.

    He advised the public to report suspicious activities or concerns to the command through the  publicised emergency lines

  • Bandits kill five policemen in Bauchi

    Bandits kill five policemen in Bauchi

    Five police men were reportedly killed and two others injured yesterday following an ambush by suspected bandits in Sabon Sara village, Darazo Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

    The incident occurred around 12:40 pm when a tactical team comprising personnel from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mobile Police 10PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and the State Intelligence Department (SID) were ambushed by unidentified assailants while on a visibility patrol aimed at preventing and managing farmer–herder conflicts in the area.

    In a statement yesterday, the spokesman of the Command, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, confirmed the deaths of the following officers: DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF), and Corporal Isah Muazu (AKU).

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    CSP Wakil added that two other officers, Inspector Isah Musa (SID) and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID), sustained injuries and were promptly evacuated to Darazo General Hospital for treatment.

    “The Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led reinforcements to the scene to rescue and evacuate both the injured and deceased personnel. The remains of the fallen officers have been deposited at the morgue, while the injured are receiving medical attention,” CSP Wakil said.

    He further stated that efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend the perpetrators, assuring the public that the Command is committed to bringing those responsible for this heinous act to justice.

  • Bauchi flags off N19b specialist hospital rehabilitation

    Bauchi flags off N19b specialist hospital rehabilitation

    The Bauchi State Government has commenced the comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrade of the State Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, at a cost of over N19 billion.

    Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony at the hospital yesterday, Governor Bala Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing modern healthcare facilities and improving citizens’ well-being.

    He described access to quality healthcare as a key priority of his government.

    The governor also revealed that efforts were ongoing to address challenges facing the Bill & Melinda Gates School of Health Technology, Ningi, noting that the institution’s expansion from a monotechnic to a polytechnic had created management issues that must be resolved.

    “We have a lot of challenges in that school, and we are working very hard. The way it’s being run is unacceptable, but we are doing our best to ensure it meets national standards,” he said.

    Mohammed further announced plans to establish a state-owned drugs and food manufacturing company to produce essential medicines locally for health service delivery.

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    He also disclosed that the state, in collaboration with the Federal Government and other partners, will soon launch a State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance Scheme to provide 48-hour emergency care to residents.

    The governor appreciated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammed Ali Pate, for his support, describing him as a dependable partner in strengthening the health sector.

    He highlighted other ongoing initiatives, including free rural emergency transport services, maternal ambulance schemes, and free maternal healthcare covering pregnancy through six weeks after childbirth.

    “We have also been providing other free services like immunisation, family planning, and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and leprosy treatment,” he added.

    In his remarks, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Muhammad Dambam, commended the governor’s leadership, noting significant progress in health indices, including a reduction in maternal mortality from over 1,000 to 382 deaths per 100,000 women and an increase in immunisation coverage from 31% to 51%.

  • Bauchi’s education and health sectors are dying

    Bauchi’s education and health sectors are dying

    • By Yasir Shehu Adam

    Sir: When development is defined only by the number of new buildings or high-profile summits, we lose sight of what truly matters — people. True progress is not about how many conferences a state hosts or how many investors it attracts; it is about how well its citizens are educated, how healthy they are, and how much opportunity they have to live with dignity.

    Recently, the Bauchi State government launched the Bauchi Investment Summit and inaugurated the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre (ICC) — both described as historic steps toward economic transformation. The government says these initiatives will attract investors, create jobs, and open new doors for growth.

    While this may sound impressive, the reality on the ground tells a different story. In Bauchi today, both the education and health sectors are gasping for survival.

    Across the state, schools are struggling. In many communities, children sit on bare floors or broken benches in overcrowded classrooms. There are not enough qualified teachers, and where they exist, they work under difficult conditions with little motivation.

    There are schools without roofs, libraries without books, and students without learning materials. How then can we talk about investment in the future when the very foundation of knowledge has been neglected?

    The governor himself — like many leaders before him — is a product of education. His opportunities came not from wealth or connections, but from the quality education he received. Today’s children deserve that same chance. They are the future leaders, engineers, doctors, and innovators Bauchi will depend on. But without investment in their minds, there will be no future to inherit.

    The situation in the health sector is no better. Bauchi’s hospitals, including the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital and the Specialist Hospital, are overstretched and understaffed. There are not enough doctors, nurses, or modern equipment to cater for the growing population.

    In rural areas, people still travel miles to access basic healthcare. Many die from preventable illnesses because facilities lack medicine, electricity, or clean water. When a society cannot guarantee health and education, it cannot guarantee development.

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    The new conference centre and investment summit may look impressive on the surface, but their long-term success depends on the quality of the people who will run the system. Investors will not stay in a state where education is weak, where hospitals are failing, and where skilled labour is hard to find.

    If Bauchi wants to attract and sustain real investment, it must start with its people. Build the schools before the skyscrapers. Equip the hospitals before the hotels. Train the teachers before signing trade deals.

    To Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed — this is not an attack; it is a plea. As one of the lucky sons of Bauchi who benefited from quality education and good governance in the past, the same opportunity that shaped your path must be restored for today’s youth.

    Education and health are not expenses; they are the strongest forms of investment any government can make. No summit, no project, and no investor can replace the value of a well-educated child or a healthy citizen.

    Before we talk about millions of dollars in foreign investment, let us first talk about the broken classrooms in Misau, the crumbling clinics in Dass, the unpaid teachers in Toro, and the empty laboratories in Ningi. These are the real issues that define the quality of life in Bauchi State.

    If Bauchi truly wants to build a strong, competitive economy, it must begin by rebuilding its human capital. Prioritize education: recruit qualified teachers, improve infrastructure, and provide learning materials. Reform healthcare: equip hospitals, motivate health workers, and ensure access to rural communities. Invest in the youth: through training, scholarships, and skill development programs.

    Once the people are empowered, every other form of investment will naturally thrive.

    Development is not about the beauty of our buildings but the strength of our minds and bodies within them. A state that neglects education and health cannot sustain any investment — because the greatest investment is its people.

    •Yasir Shehu Adam (Dan Liman),

    Bauchi.

  • Officer shot dead as soldiers, policemen clash in Bauchi

    Officer shot dead as soldiers, policemen clash in Bauchi

    Tension gripped residents of the Bayan Gari area in Bauchi metropolis  as police officers on patrol reportedly clashed with soldiers attached to Operation Safe Haven, Jos, leading to the fatal shooting of a police officer on Friday night.

    Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement issued on Saturday, said the command received a distress report around 10:35pm concerning a “serious incident involving a patrol team led by Inspector Hussaini Samaila during a routine patrol at Bayan Gari.”

    According to him, “the patrol team encountered an assault on one of its members, Constable Ukasha Muhammed (F/No 533164), by two individuals in front of a hotel. The team responded swiftly, arresting one of the assailants while the other escaped.”

    Wakil identified the arrested suspect as Private Usman Mubarak (23NA/84/5346), a soldier attached to the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven, Jos, Plateau State.

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    He added, “At about 11:05pm, two other soldiers—Private Yakubu Yahuza (23NA/85/10185) and Private Godspower Gabriel (23NA/84/5654)—both partially dressed in military uniforms and armed with rifles, confronted the police team and shot Constable Ukasha Muhammed in the left chest before fleeing the area.”

    The injured officer was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where medical personnel confirmed him dead.

    “The remains of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while the two soldiers have been apprehended and are in police custody,” Wakil said, adding that the command had launched an investigation to ensure justice is served.

    It would be recalled that in August, a police officer attached to the Bauchi Command allegedly shot a soldier at a checkpoint in the Alkaleri area of the state while on escort duty with a mining company.

  • Bauchi secures $5.2b investments, MoUs signed at summit

    Bauchi secures $5.2b investments, MoUs signed at summit

    The Bauchi State Government has secured over $5.2 billion (around ₦7.8 trillion) in fresh investments  with 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with both local and international investors during the recently concluded Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit.

    The two-day summit, which drew business leaders, diplomats, and development partners from across Nigeria and beyond, aimed to highlight the state’s vast business potential and investment opportunities.

    A key deal was a $2.7 billion agreement with China Fuhai Energy Group to build a Petrochemical City Complex in Bauchi. The project is expected to drive industrial growth and create thousands of jobs for residents.

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    Additionally, the African Athlete Academy signed a $1 billion MoU to establish a world-class sports and youth development centre in the state, aimed at training young athletes and promoting sports tourism.

    Other agreements were reached in vital sectors including agriculture, solid minerals, power, tourism, and natural resources, reflecting investors’ growing confidence in Bauchi’s business environment.

    Governor Bala Mohammed described the summit as “a turning point” for the state, promising that his administration would ensure full implementation of the agreements to deliver lasting economic growth and development.

  • Bauchi: Prioritising roads, flyovers over education

    Bauchi: Prioritising roads, flyovers over education

    • By Yasir Shehu Adam

    Sir: When Gombe State recently launched a bold programme to tackle its education crisis, I could not help but think of my own state, Bauchi. Gombe, with more than 700,000 out-of-school children, has moved quickly to harmonise data, engage communities, and create practical solutions. The government there has set targets for every local government area, introduced special programmes for older learners, and partnered with UNICEF and UBEC to get children back into school.

    Now, compare this with Bauchi State. According to UNICEF’s 2023 figures, Bauchi has an estimated 1.2 million out-of-school children — the highest in the country. Yet, instead of a serious, data-driven response, what we see are new roads and flyovers. Impressive structures, yes, but they do little to lift children out of illiteracy or to secure the future of our state.

    Education is not just another sector; it is the foundation of every kind of progress. A society cannot rise on illiteracy. Without educated citizens, there will be no sustainable development, no innovation, and no future leaders. Bauchi’s failure to prioritise education is nothing less than a betrayal of its children.

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    The same is true of health and welfare. Other states are using federal allocations to cushion the suffering caused by fuel subsidy removal, but here in Bauchi, there are no real welfare programmes for struggling families. Hospitals remain under-equipped, and the youth are left without meaningful job opportunities.

    This is why Gombe’s example matters. If a neighbouring state can gather traditional rulers, religious leaders, education experts, and communities around a single cause — saving children from the streets and bringing them back to school — then Bauchi has no excuse. We need more than promises; we need action.

    The government of Bauchi State must launch a mass enrolment campaign with measurable targets, support poor families so children, especially girls, stay in school, improve school infrastructure and teaching quality and redirect resources from vanity projects into human development — education, health, and youth empowerment.

    Bauchi does not need more roads; it needs more classrooms. Bauchi does not need more flyovers; it needs more teachers. What we need is leadership that sees children as the real foundation of development.

    The future of over a million children is at stake. Bauchi must act now.

    •Yasir Shehu Adam (Dan Liman),

    Bauchi.

  • Centre trains 50 extension agents, farmers in Bauchi

    Centre trains 50 extension agents, farmers in Bauchi

    The International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) through its program, Soil Values, a DGIS-funded Programme, has organised a two-day training for extension agents and lead farmers on soil restoration, conservation techniques, and integrated soil fertility management.

    Fifty extension workers have benefitted from the training which aims  to improve soil fertility and restore degraded lands in Bauchi State.

     The development follows on the heels of a similar exercise held in Kano and Jigawa states.

    The Soil Values program operates in a context marked by climatic and socio-economic challenges facing Sahelian countries, such as recurrent droughts, socio-political conflicts. desertification and the effects of climate change.

    The program’s initiative is built around three intervention pathways (Agroecology, Inclusive Markets and Enabling Environment) as well as five intervention areas (Bundling, integration, Brokering, Convening and Scoping & Learning)

    Medinah Ayuba-Fagbemi, Country Coordinator, Soil Values Programme Nigeria, said this on the sidelines of a two-day training exercise on Thursday in Bauchi: “The Soil Values program aims to improve soil fertility and productivity of Two million hectares of agricultural land in the Sahel, while strengthening the resilience to climate shocks and well-being of 1.5 million farmers, with a particular focus on women and youth. In North Nigeria, we hope to restore 800,000 hectares, directly benefiting 600,000 smallholder farmers.”

    This training is part of a €100 million initiative over a period of 10 years funded by the Kingdom of the Netherlands through its Directorate-General for International Cooperation (DGIS). She stated that a total of 50 extension workers would be trained, including 30 in the first phase and 20 in the second phase of the exercise.

    Medinah, said participants would be exposed to integrated soil fertility management, soil and water conservation, and soil health management techniques, to improve soil fertility for increased crop productivity and enhance food security.

    The coordinator said the participants were expected to cascade down the training and technologies to about 20,000 small holder farmers in Jama’are, Shira, Itas Gadau, Toro, Zaki and Ningi Local Government Areas, spanning across 21 communities within the state

    According to Medinah, the Soil Values consortium is also collaborating with the Bauchi State Agricultural Development Program (BSADP) and the World Bank-funded projects in the state through ACReSAL and L-PRES in building the capacity of extension workers on Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM), Soil and Water Conservation (SWC) and Soil Health Management (SHM) technologies. The training exercise reflects its collective commitment towards restoring soil health, improving productivity, and building resilient farming systems of producers and agropastoralists.

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    The training exercise, she said, would not only strengthen extension agents’ technical capacity but also inspire new approaches to working hand-in-hand with farmers for more sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation.

    Also, Joshua Arogunyo, MELS Coordinator, Soil Values Programme, said the programme initiated viable programmes to improve soil fertility management and restore degraded lands in Bauchi, Kano and Jigawa, adding the scope of the programme would cover 10 states in northern Nigeria.

    “The thrust of the programme is to reduce the yield gap, improve soil fertility, and make farmers more deliberate about giving back to the soil to ensure long-term productivity and food security,” he said. “We are implementing it across the Sahelian zone of Nigeria because that is where land degradation is most severe,” he said.

    “It is our hope that at the end of this programme, Nigeria would have made significant progress in restoring degraded lands, increasing farmer incomes, and raising consciousness about the importance of investing in soil health in a sustainable manner,” he said.

    Some of the participants, Aliyu Safiyanu and Helen Ciroma, lauded the gesture, adding it would encourage Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the state.

    Safiyanu said that he learnt new skills that would enable him to teach rural farmers on how to utilise farm by-products using Bokashi to nourish their farmlands.

    On her part, Ciroma said the new techniques, such as composting and Bokashi, would enable women farmers to improve their soil fertility and increase productivity.

    About  IFDC, soil values:

    The Soil Values programme operates in a context marked by climatic and socio-economic challenges facing Sahelian countries, such as recurrent droughts, socio-political conflicts. desertification and the effects of climate change.

    Accentuated by insufficient investments and inadequate financing mechanisms, these conditions exacerbate the degradation of soil fertility and health and food security in Sahelian countries.

    Soil Values aims to improve soil fertility and productivity of 2 million hectares of agricultural land in the Sahel, while strengthening the resilience and well-being of 1.5 million farmers, with a particular focus on women and youth.

    The program’s approach is based on integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and participatory landscape management to promote the adoption of agricultural practices favourable to soil fertility by farmers.

    The Soil Values program initiative is built around three intervention pathways (Agroecology, Inclusive Markets and Enabling Environment) and five intervention areas (Bundling, integrate, Brokering, Convening and Scoping &Learning)

    Soil Values is implemented by a consortium led by IFDC, in collaboration with core partners SNV and Wageningen University and Research (WUR), as well as knowledge partners, such as AGRA, the Centre for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry (CIFOR-ICRAF), the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (ITA), ISRIC – World Soil Information, and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

    The IFDC is a public international organization, present in 27 countries, that combines scientific research and interventions to enable smallholder farmers in developing countries to increase their agricultural productivity and generate economic growth while promoting sustainability.

  • Bauchi uncovers 100 ghost workers, vows sanctions

    Bauchi uncovers 100 ghost workers, vows sanctions

    The Bauchi State Government has uncovered more than 100 ghost workers in the health sector.

    Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Hospital Management Board, Mr. Sambo Alkali, made this known yesterday at a news conference in Bauchi.

    He said the names of the ghost workers would be submitted to Governor Bala Mohammed for sanction in line with civil service rules.

     “We are carrying out a verification to identify ghost workers in our facilities. So far, we have discovered over 100 ghost health workers, and their cases will be forwarded to the governor for sanctions,” Alkali said.

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    On efforts to address the shortage of medical personnel, Alkali explained that the governor had approved a special engagement scheme through which over 40 doctors—ranging from consultants to medical officers—have been recruited and deployed based on data-driven needs.

    He added that the governor had also directed the state health committee to design a healthcare scheme of service that would harmonise salaries with federal standards and make Bauchi more attractive to health professionals.

    Also, the Commissioner for Health, Mr. Muhammed Dambam, said the governor had reiterated his commitment to reducing child malnutrition by collaborating with partners to establish Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the state.

    He added that the governor had also approved the recapitalisation of the state Drugs and Medical Consumables Agency with N250 million, the same amount released last year.