Bauchi Agric Commissioner Assumes Office, Pledges Empowerment For Farmers

Ajiya Ayuba

The newly sworn-in commissioner of agriculture in Bauchi State, Professor Simon Madugu Yalams has assumed office with a promise to empower farmers with modern technology.

Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, before his appointment as Agric commissioner, was a lecturer in the Department of Technical and vocational education at the Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa University (ATBU) and director National Open University, Bogoro Study Centre.

Yalams assured that the people of Bauchi State particularly farmers would be happy as the government will through the Agric ministry provide farm inputs and supply their needs in order for food items to boost in the State.

He said “As the commissioner of Agriculture I recognize the enormous responsibility placed on my neck and I promised to contribute positively towards achieving part of the goal of Governor Bala in the agricultural sector.

Adding that “I will ensure that empowering our farmers with modern technology and smart farming system is achievable, also the importance of value addition and agro-processing is been practiced.

Yalams promised to work with other workers in order Ministry of Agriculture to be well developed for the betterment of Bauchi State.

He urged workers in the ministry to fully support him in order to see the success of the prestigious ministry.

Professor Simon Madugu Yalams, the newly appointed agriculture commissioner, expressed his appreciation to Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir for seeing him as worthy to be part of his cabinet, and promised to work according to his decision and the entire good People of Bauchi State.

During the handing over note, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Alhaji Yakubu Jibrin Abdullahi, Welcomes the newly appointed commissioner, telling him that he comes at the right time and that capable and competent workers are available to work with him.

Abdullahi said ” We work here in the Ministry of Agriculture as a team and family, promised to fully support your administration for the development of Bauchi State.

Also, family members of the newly appointed commissioner, Mr. Isa’ac Yalams appreciated God for making the day a reality as their elder brother officially took over to lead the State Ministry of Agriculture.

Isaac thanked Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir of the state for appointing one of their family members to be part of his cabinet, promising to be advising him to do the right thing for the state.

He urged workers in the ministry to join hands with their brother for better Bauchi State and Nigeria at large.

Isa’ac Yalams called on the good people of Tafawa-Balewa local government area, Bauchi to continue praying for the newly appointed commissioner to start his work with the fear of God to guide, protect, and give him more knowledge and years to deliver well.