The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has promised to progress on socio-economic and political policies in the state.

In his goodwill message to the residents of Bauchi State on New Year’s Day, the governor said although 2024 had its challenges, 2025 will be peaceful and prosperous.

GOODWILL MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE OF BAUCHI STATE BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SEN. BALA ABDULKADIR MOHAMMED CON, Fnipr , (KAURAN DAULAR USMAYIYYA), THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF BAUCHI STATE ON THE OCCASION OF THE 2025 NEW YEAR CELEBRATION

ON WEDNESDAY, 1ST JANUARY, 2025

My Fellow Citizens of Bauchi State.

Praise be to God Almighty for taking us through the year 2024 and making us witness the beginning of 2025 today. I join the good people of Bauchi State and indeed all other Nigerians in celebrating the new year. Like all other years, the year 2024 has had its challenges in the economic, political and social spheres of human life. To the glory of God Almighty, these challenges have been surmounted and here we are in the dawn of the new year, looking forward to a peaceful and prosperous 2025.

I congratulate the good people of Bauchi State for overcoming the myriad of challenges in the year 2024. As a people, we have remained steadfast in the face of economic hardship that has made life unbearable. It is our trust in God and sustained prayers that made it possible for us to weather the storm. I would like to appeal to your continued patience and perseverance. On our part as a government, we will continue to provide palliative items to cushion the effect of the hardship and work towards finding lasting solutions to it.

It is gratifying to note that in spite of the paucity of funds, we have not relented in our drive towards the provision of infrastructural and Social facilities, especially in the areas of Roads Reconstruction, Mass Housing, Urban Renewal and Education. We have also recorded significant strides in reviving Agriculture, Economic Empowerment and Youth Development.

Let me assure you that as a Government, we will continue to improve on our performance and push the frontiers of progress for the socio-economic and political development of our dear State. To this end, we will continue to deepen consultation, stake-holding and community engagement which are essential for good governance. This stakeholder ownership will emphasize the rights and obligations of the citizens. For emphasis also, we consider it the inalienable right of the people to hold the Government accountable to the taxpayer. We will also strive to honour the maxim of being our brothers’ keepers and to demonstrate, in word and in deed, that ours is a caring government that recognizes the voter beyond Election Day.

We have also resolved to continue to maintain Security by remaining vigilant against the activities of criminal elements. I want to assure you that criminals and their collaborators will have no safe haven in Bauchi State. Government will continue to give security Agencies in the State the necessary support to effectively and efficiently deal with security challenges that might arise. I call on you all to also cooperate with security personnel by reporting suspicious movements or persons to them. I need not tell you that the fight against insecurity is a collective responsibility.

Finally, I appeal for the prayers, cooperation and understanding of our Traditional Rulers, Religious Leaders, Stakeholders and Politicians across party affiliations for peace, tranquillity and prosperity to continue to reign supreme in Bauchi State and Nigeria as a whole.

I wish you a happy and prosperous 2025.

God bless Bauchi State

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Compiled and Released by the office of the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to the Governor

31st December,2024.