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Governor Bala Mohammed Relocates BACATMA Office to Ministry of Health, Approves Comprehensive Facility Renovation. Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah)  Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, Kauran Daular Usmaniyyah, has approved the relocation of the Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (BACATMA) from its former office on Yandoka Road to the Ministry of Health headquarters. The marks a major step toward enhancing synergy within the state’s health sector and improving operational efficiency across the agency’s departments. The development was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of BACATMA, Hon. Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, during a press briefing held in his office shortly. Dr. Sambo confirmed that renovation works have already commenced on the agency’s new offices and associated structure...

Leadership is Unlocking People’s Potential: The Story of Governor Bala Mohammed. Alh.Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah). Leadership is not about holding power, but about unlocking the potential of people to become better. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State stands as a shining example of this principle, transforming vision into reality through bold reforms and people-centered initiatives. His leadership has touched every sector of society, empowering citizens and positioning Bauchi as a state of progress and opportunity. Governor Mohammed has proven to be a leader with foresight, particularly in education and healthcare. Education: He has overseen the construction and renovation of over 5,000 classrooms, recruited and retrained teachers, and provided financial assistance to students. These efforts have drastically reduced the number of out-of-school children from 1.2 million to about 521,000, giving thousands of children renewed hope for a brighter future.Healthcare: Through t...

Bauchi State Records Major Drop in Out-of-School Children The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has announced a remarkable achievement in reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state. According to Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office for UNICEF Bauchi, the figure has dropped significantly from 1.7 million to about 500,000. This milestone is credited to the collaborative efforts of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad, traditional rulers, religious leaders, communities, and parents. The state government has prioritized education by investing heavily in infrastructure, including the renovation of dilapidated schools and the construction of new facilities. SUBEB has also launched a statewide enrollment campaign to mobilize parents and guardians to send their children to school. Governor Muhammad reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that every child in Bauchi has access to quality education, noting that further strategies wil...

Bauchi State Government Holds Education Stakeholders Meeting The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has convened an education stakeholders meeting to deliberate on strategies aimed at improving the quality of education across the state. The meeting brought together critical stakeholders, including the State Commissioner for Education, the SUBEB Chairman, the UBEC Zonal Secretary (Northeast), the Chairman of the Hausa Community on Education, Local Government Chairmen, Permanent Secretaries, UNICEF representatives, Directors, and Education Secretaries. In his address, the Chairman of SUBEB, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Duguri , urged Education Secretaries to work with renewed dedication, stressing the vital role of Local Government Chairmen in advancing education. He warned that any individual found compromising the integrity of the education system would face the full weight of the law, em...

Bauchistate SUBEB Dismiss Any Teacher, SBMC Official Sabotaging School Enrolment – Bauchi SUBEB Chairman The Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Adamu Duguri, has directed that any teacher or School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) official found sabotaging children’s enrolment into school should be dismissed immediately. Alhaji Duguri, who is also the District Head of Duguri, issued the directive during the launch of the 2025/2026 Statewide Enrolment Drive Campaign (EDC) held at Kirfi Local Government Area. He further called for stiffer measures against any traditional ruler, titleholder, or community leader undermining the enrolment campaign, especially in areas recording low intake figures. Highlighting the critical role of traditional institutions in enrolment, monitoring, and supervision, Duguri urged rulers to mobilize school-aged children massively to reduce the...

Bauchi State Government's Initiative to Revamp Classrooms and Enhance Education. Alh. Nuru Abdullahi (Baban Zarah) The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has embarked on a mission to renovate dilapidated classrooms across the state's 20 local government areas. Led by Executive Chairman Alhaji Adamu Muhammad Duguri, (WAKILIN BAUCHI) SUBEB aims to provide a conducive learning environment, thereby improving students' academic performance. The Renovation of Classrooms The initiative focuses on repairing and refurbishing classrooms to create a comfortable and safe space for students to learn. The Increased Access to Education By providing renovated classrooms, the state government hopes to attract students who had previously dropped out due to lack of facilities or poor conditions.The renovated classrooms are expected to enhance the overall quality of education, leading to bette...