New Media Unit Bauchi State House of Assembly BAHA

NIMC DELEGATION SEEKS BAUCHI ASSEMBLY MEMBERS’ PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL ID CARD PILOT SCHEME

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Bauchi State Office, has commenced engagement with the Bauchi State House of Assembly as part of preparations for the pilot phase of the National ID Card Scheme.

A delegation from the Commission visited the Bauchi State House of Assembly on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to formally communicate the Commission’s request for the personal particulars of serving members of the Assembly for enrolment into the pilot scheme.

The request is contained in a letter dated August 24, 2026, addressed to the Right Honourable Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y Suleiman,and signed by Mohammad A. Idris on behalf of the State Coordinator, NIMC Bauchi.

According to the Commission, the pilot exercise is being implemented preparatory to the nationwide rollout of the new National ID Card, in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

NIMC explained that the initiative, directed by the President through the Director-General of the Commission, is aimed at commencing the production and activation of the General Multipurpose Card (GMPC), with selected public officials at the federal, state and local government levels expected to participate in the pilot phase.

The Commission stated that the exercise would help validate operational processes, identify possible challenges and ensure a seamless nationwide deployment of the National ID Card Scheme.

The Bauchi State House of Assembly is among the designated state institutions selected to participate in the pilot exercise.

NIMC therefore requested the necessary personal particulars of the Speaker and other serving members to facilitate their enrolment.

Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Clerk of the House,Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq,the Deputy Clerk, Mallam Musa Yerima, assured the Commission of the Assembly’s cooperation and commitment to supporting the successful implementation of the pilot exercise.

Mallam Yerima said the Assembly would accord the request the necessary attention and ensure that the Honourable Members comply with the enrolment requirements in accordance with the Commission’s guidelines.

He further assured the delegation that the appropriate office and designated personnel would liaise with NIMC to facilitate the timely submission of the required information and ensure a smooth data-capture process.

NIMC had also requested the Speaker to designate a focal officer to liaise directly with its Bauchi Office on the submission of the required information, preferably not later than Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

The Commission further indicated its readiness to deploy designated officers to the Speaker’s office to conduct the data-capture exercise on-site at a convenient time, while noting that further details concerning the implementation schedule would be communicated upon their release by the Commission’s headquarters.

The engagement reiterates the Bauchi State House of Assembly’s commitment to supporting government initiatives aimed at strengthening national identity management, improving access to public services and advancing efficient digital identification systems in Nigeria.

Zakariyya Aliyu Gwaram
Information and Publication
Directorate
BAHA
26th August,2026

SAURARON RA’AYIN JAMA’A: MAJALISAR DOKOKIN BAUCHI NA ƘOƘARIN KAWAR DA HAIHUWA BA TARE DA TSARO BA, DA ƘARA INGANTA KULA DA LAFIYAR UWA

Kwamitin Lafiya da Ayyukan Jinƙai na Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Bauchi ya gudanar da sauraron ra’ayoyin jama’a kan wani ƙudirin doka da Kakakin Majalisar, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y Suleiman ya ɗauki nauyin gabatarwa, wanda ke neman haramta hanyoyin haihuwa marasa aminci, inganta yadda ake tafiyar da matsalolin gaggawa da rikice-rikicen da ka iya tasowa yayin da mace ke da ciki, tare da tsara yadda za a gudanar da ayyukan ƙarin jini.

An gudanar da zaman a Cibiyar Taron Ƙasa ta Ahmadu Bello da ke Bauchi, ƙarƙashin taken “Haihuwa Lafiyayyiya da Ingantaccen Kiwon Lafiya ga Kowa a Jihar Bauchi.”

Taron ya samu halartar ’yan majalisar dokokin jihar, jami’an gwamnati, sarakunan gargajiya da shugabannin addinai, ƙwararrun ma’aikatan lafiya, jami’an tsaro, ƙungiyoyin fararen hula da abokan hulɗar ci gaba.

Kakakin Majalisar ya ce ƙudirin dokar ya ta’allaka ne kan rigakafi, shiri da kuma kariya, yana mai jaddada cewa bai kamata a ɗauki mace-macen mata masu juna biyu a lokacin haihuwa a matsayin abin da ba za a iya kauce masa ba.

Ya bayyana cewa dokar ba ta nufin kai hari ga masu taimaka wa mata wajen haihuwa na gargajiya ko ma’aikatan lafiya ba, sai dai tana neman fayyace nauyin da ya rataya a wuyansu, kawar da munanan hanyoyin haihuwa, da kuma ƙarfafa tsarin tura marasa lafiya zuwa asibitocin da s**a dace, ba da kulawar gaggawa da kuma tsarin samar da jini.

Kakakin ya kuma ce aiwatar da dokar yadda ya kamata zai buƙaci samar da isassun kuɗaɗe, ƙwararrun ma’aikata, ingantaccen tsarin tura marasa lafiya, bankunan jini masu aiki yadda ya kamata, wayar da kan jama’a, sa ido da kuma ɗaukar alhaki.

Ya yabawa Gwamnan Jihar Bauchi, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, bisa zuba jari da gwamnatin jihar ke yi a fannin kiwon lafiya.

Shugaban Kwamitin Lafiya na Majalisar, Hon. Dauda Lawal (Sade), ya ce ƙudirin dokar zai taimaka wajen magance gibin da ake samu wajen kula da matsalolin gaggawa da ke tasowa a lokacin juna biyu, da kuma harkokin ƙarin jini.

Kwamishinan Lafiya na jihar, Dr. Sani Muhammad Dambam, ya yi kira da a ƙara ƙarfafa hanyoyin hukumomi domin tabbatar da aiwatar da dokar yadda ya kamata.

Shi ma Sarkin Darazo, Alhaji Ibrahim Babayo Mohammed, ya yi kira da a gaggauta amincewa da ƙudirin dokar, yana mai jan hankali kan illar da ke tattare da barin mutanen da ba su da ƙwarewar aikin lafiya su kula da haihuwa.

Haka kuma, ’yan sanda da bangaren shari’a sun nuna goyon bayansu ga shirin. Mataimakin Kwamishinan ’Yan Sanda, ACP Yahya Abdulkadir, wanda ya wakilci Kwamishinan ’Yan Sandan jihar, ya yabawa Majalisar bisa wannan yunƙuri.

Yayin da wakilin Babban Alƙalin Jihar, Hon. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, ta jaddada cewa dole ne dokar ta kasance a sarari, mai sauƙin aiwatarwa kuma wadda za a iya tilasta bin ƙa’idojinta.

Daga bisani, Majalisar ta tsawaita wa’adin karɓar shawarwari da ra’ayoyin jama’a zuwa Litinin, 24 ga Agusta, 2026.

Ƙwararrun ma’aikatan lafiya sun bayyana damuwa kan matsalar ƙarin jini ta hanyar da ba ta dace ba, ƙarancin kulawar mata masu juna biyu kafin haihuwa, da kuma hanyoyin haihuwa da ba a tsara ko kula da su yadda ya kamata.

Babban Daraktan Asibitin Kwararru na Bauchi, Prof. Abdulkarim Garba Mairiga, ya yi kira da a ƙara kare mata masu juna biyu tare da tabbatar da cewa cibiyoyin kiwon lafiya sun samu lasisi kuma suna aiki bisa ƙa’ida.

Ƙungiyoyin fararen hula sun bayyana cewa daga cikin manyan asibitocin gwamnati 27 da ke Jihar Bauchi, huɗu ne kawai ke da bankunan jini masu aiki, inda s**a buƙaci Majalisar ta ɗauki wannan matsala a matsayin abin da ya kamata a magance shi cikin gaggawa.

Da yake wakiltar UNICEF, Dr. Oluseyi Olusunde, ya yi kira da a inganta tsarin bayar da rahoton mace-macen mata masu juna biyu, jarirai da ƙananan yara, tare da tsara ayyukan cibiyoyin kiwon lafiya da ba su da rijista da kuma tabbatar da bin mafi ƙarancin ƙa’idojin samar da ayyukan lafiya.

Hukumar Kula da Gidajen Gyaran Hali ta Najeriya, wadda Hayatu Faruk Alhaji ya wakilta, ta bayyana cikakken goyon bayanta ga ƙudirin dokar, tana mai cewa tana da fursunoni mata 26 a cibiyoyin tsare mutane guda 14.

Hukumar ta yi kira da a amince da gidajen gyaran hali a matsayin wuraren da ke buƙatar kulawa ta musamman a ƙarƙashin dokar, tare da shigar da su cikin tsarin tura marasa lafiya zuwa cibiyoyin lafiya, samar da isasshen jini, ba da kulawar gaggawa kyauta ga mata masu juna biyu da kuma horar da ma’aikatan da abin ya shafa.

An kammala zaman sauraron ra’ayoyin jama’ar ne da samun fahimtar juna cewa ƙudirin dokar zai iya taimakawa wajen rage mace-macen mata masu juna biyu da jarirai da za a iya kauce musu, muddin aka tabbatar da ingantaccen aiwatar da dokar, samar da isassun kayan aiki da kuɗaɗe, wayar da kan jama’a da kuma haɗin gwiwa mai ƙarfi tsakanin hukumomin gwamnati da sauran masu ruwa da tsaki.

Zakariyya Aliyu Gwaram
New Media Unit
Information and Publication Directorate
BAHA
21 ga Agusta, 2026

“Every preventable maternal or newborn death is a life, a family and a future lost. This Bill is about Prevention, Preparedness and Protection—because if we can prevent a mother or child from dying during childbirth, why should we allowed it happen"? —Abubakar Y Suleiman

BAUCHI ASSEMBLY HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING ON BILL TO CURB UNSAFE CHILDBIRTH, REGULATE BLOOD TRANSFUSION

AN IN-DEPTH REPORT ON THE HEARING AND SUBMISSIONS.

Prepared by New Media Unit, Information and Publication Directorate BAHA

The House Committee on Health and Human Services has held a public hearing on a Bill Sponsored by the Speaker Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y Suleiman,seeking to prohibit unsafe childbirth practices, provide for the management of pregnancy emergencies and complications, regulate blood transfusion services and address other matters connected with maternal and newborn healthcare in the state.

The public hearing, organised by the House Committee on Health and Human Services, took place Thursday 20th August and was held at the Ahmadu Bello International Conference Centre, Bauchi, under the theme: “Safe Motherhood and Quality Healthcare for All in Bauchi State.”

The Bill is sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, FISM, FNIM, and is aimed at strengthening the legal and institutional framework for preventing avoidable maternal and newborn deaths. The Assembly had previously advanced the proposed legislation through its legislative stages, with the Speaker describing it as a direct response to preventable deaths associated with unsafe childbirth and unregulated blood transfusion.

Among lawmakers present at the hearing were the Majority Leader, Hon. Auwal Hassan Yana (Shira); Minority Leader, Hon. Bala Abdu Rishi (Lame); Rt. Hon. Babayo Akuyam (Hardawa); Hon. Bld. Saidu Suleiman Darazo (Darazo); Hon. Dr. Nasiru Ahmad Ala (Madara/Chinade); Hon. Yaya Ahmad Maikudi (Ciroma); and Hon. Bello Abdullahi Jadori (Gamawa).

In his keynote address, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health and Human Services, Hon. Dauda Lawal (Sade), said the Bill would complement existing healthcare services and address critical gaps in the management of pregnancy emergencies.

He said the proposed law would establish clearer protocols for responding to obstetric emergencies and regulating blood transfusion, stressing that families continue to suffer the consequences of negligence, delayed referrals and inadequate emergency response.

Hon. Dauda Lawal said the Assembly was particularly interested in receiving the views of women and other stakeholders, noting that their recommendations would be critical to producing a law capable of saving lives.

SPEAKER: BILL BUILT ON PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, PROTECTION

In his principal address, the Speaker and sponsor of the Bill, Rt. Hon. Dr. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, said the public hearing represented an important step in the Assembly's commitment to protecting the lives, health and dignity of women, newborns and families across Bauchi State.

He said the hearing was not merely a legislative requirement but an opportunity for citizens, professionals, institutions and communities to contribute directly to the making of a law that would affect their lives.

According to the Speaker, the Bill is founded on three essential pillars: Prevention, Preparedness and Protection.

He explained that the prevention component seeks to prohibit harmful and unsafe childbirth practices, while the preparedness component would establish clear and enforceable standards for early identification, referral and timely management of pregnancy emergencies and complications.

The protection component, he said, would ensure that blood is voluntarily and appropriately donated, professionally screened, safely stored and administered only by qualified personnel in approved facilities.

Rt. Hon. Suleiman stressed that the Bill was not an attack on Traditional Birth Attendants, traditional institutions or healthcare workers, but rather an effort to establish a clear legal framework that promotes safety, dignity, professional responsibility and accountability.

He said Traditional Birth Attendants could continue to contribute through community mobilisation, health education, identification of danger signs and timely referral to appropriate healthcare facilities, while practices capable of endangering mothers and babies must be discontinued.

The Speaker further warned that the passage of the Bill alone would not solve the state's maternal health challenges without adequate funding, functional referral systems, reliable blood-bank services, qualified healthcare personnel, continuous public enlightenment, monitoring and accountability.

He commended Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed for his administration's investments in primary healthcare, hospital infrastructure, medical equipment and human resources, describing the proposed legislation as an effort to complement and strengthen those investments.

He also acknowledged the contributions of development partners, civil society organisations, professional medical bodies, traditional and religious institutions and community leaders, urging stakeholders to identify areas of the Bill that required improvement.

Rt. Hon. Suleiman said the final legislation must be culturally sensitive, medically sound, legally enforceable and responsive to the realities of the people, while ensuring patients' rights, respectful maternity care and clear responsibilities.

He urged the Committee on Health and Human Services to give serious consideration to every memorandum and oral submission presented at the hearing.

COMMISSIONER: BAUCHI'S GROWING POPULATION REQUIRES NEW APPROACH

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Muhammad Dambam, said Bauchi had grown beyond its traditional metropolitan status into an expanding city, making it necessary to review conventional approaches to healthcare delivery.

He identified implementation as one of the major challenges confronting health legislation and called for appropriate institutional mechanisms capable of enforcing the proposed law.

He also advocated flexibility in the legislation to ensure that it remains responsive to changing circumstances and emerging healthcare needs.

TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS SEEKS SPEEDY PASSAGE

The Emir of Darazo, Alhaji Ibrahim Babayo Mohammed, who grace the Hearing described the Bill as a significant intervention in the fight against maternal mortality.

He said the menace of maternal deaths remained a serious concern and expressed confidence that the proposed law could substantially reduce preventable deaths.

The traditional ruler warned that childbirth attended by unqualified persons could result in complications, excessive financial costs and, most importantly, loss of life.

He called for the speedy passage of the Bill, saying history would remember the 10th Assembly for its determination to build a stronger society through responsive legislation.

POLICE, JUDICIARY BACK LEGISLATION

The representative of the Commissioner of Police, ACP Yahya Abdulkadir, congratulated the Assembly, particularly the Speaker, for sponsoring the Bill.

He noted that similar legislation was absent in many states and described the initiative as an important step towards protecting mothers and newborns.

Representing the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Hon. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, the judicial representative said the subject matter of the Bill was a critical legislative intervention.

He commended the sponsor and stressed that laws must be clear, practical and capable of effective implementation.

The representative further conveyed the Chief Judge's request for an extension of the period for public submissions. Following a motion laid before the Speaker, the Assembly granted an extension for further submissions until Monday, August 24, 2026.

HEALTH EXPERTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER BLOOD BANKS, ANTENATAL CARE

The Chief Medical Director of Specialist Hospital Bauchi, Prof. Abdulkarim Garba Mairiga, highlighted several issues requiring attention under the proposed law, including financing, traditional birth attendance, antenatal care, unsafe blood transfusion outside recognised health facilities and protection of pregnant women.

He also raised concerns about situations where religious or family considerations could prevent women from receiving necessary blood transfusion or adequate care during pregnancy and childbirth.

Prof. Mairiga called for the protection of pregnant women's rights, valid practice licences for health facilities and stronger regulation of childbirth-related services.

Representatives of Civil Society Organisations also described the Bill as timely but raised concern over the state's blood-transfusion infrastructure.

They disclosed that only four of Bauchi State's 27 General Hospitals have active blood banks, urging the Speaker and the Assembly to ensure that more hospitals are equipped with functional blood-bank services.

The stakeholders described access to safe blood as a critical pillar for successful implementation of the proposed law.

RELIGIOUS LEADERS CALL FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN

Muhammad Nasiru Abdullahi, representing JIBWIS Gwallaga, said the religious dimension of pregnancy termination and the treatment of pregnant women should be carefully considered.

He stressed the importance of protecting pregnant women from maltreatment and identified unlicensed health facilities and inadequate participation of women in healthcare decisions as some of the factors contributing to unsafe childbirth.

Other contributors called for a women-centred and data-driven approach to implementation of the proposed law.

UNICEF COMMENDS BAUCHI ASSEMBLY

Chief of Field Office of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office Nuzhat Rafique, highlighted the important role of men in the implementation of measures aimed at improving maternal healthcare.

She commended the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, for sponsoring the Bill, saying the initiative demonstrated legislative commitment to addressing gaps contributing to maternal and newborn deaths.

According to her, Bauchi State had taken a significant step in legislative action aimed at preventing avoidable loss of lives and reducing the painful experiences associated with unsafe pregnancy and childbirth

Representing UNICEF, Dr. Oluseyi Olusunde commended the Assembly for its determination to improve the safety of women and children in Bauchi State.

He called for comprehensive reporting of maternal, newborn and child mortality and identified the high number of unregistered health facilities and facilities operating with under-qualified personnel as major challenges.

He also advocated emergency support mechanisms, adherence to the Minimum Service Package for health facilities and stronger technical collaboration with development partners.

CORRECTIONAL SERVICE SEEKS INCLUSION

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Bauchi State Command, represented by Hayatu Faruk Alhaji, also expressed full support for the Bill.

The Command disclosed that it has 26 female inmates across 14 custodial centres, some of whom are of reproductive age, pregnant or nursing mothers.

It noted that custodial clinics are primarily equipped for basic healthcare and lack sufficient capacity for safe childbirth, emergency obstetric care and blood transfusion.

The Command therefore proposed that correctional facilities be expressly recognised as vulnerable settings under the proposed law and be included in emergency referral arrangements, free emergency maternal healthcare, blood-supply networks and training programmes.

It further recommended that the Nigerian Correctional Service, Bauchi State Command, be recognised as a statutory stakeholder in the implementation structure of the law.

Other designated participants at the hearing included ACP Yahya Abdulkadir, representative of the Commissioner of Police; Ibrahim Tijjani, representative of the State Security Service; Nuhu Sulaiman, representative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; and Pastor Johnson E. Ekpena, Bauchi State CAN.

Also participating were Hassan Dauda, representing the Nigerian Medical Council; Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Babayo Bababa, Emir of Darazo; healthcare professionals, traditional birth attendants, religious leaders, civil society organisations, government representatives and development partners.

The Public Hearing has sparks positive drive for protection of mothers and child also reveals the need for collective responsibility, adequate funding, effective implementation and continuous public education to ensure that the proposed law translates into tangible improvements in maternal and newborn healthcare.

The Speaker reiterated that behind every maternal or newborn mortality figure is a mother, a child, a family and a future, stressing that preventable deaths must no longer be regarded as inevitable.

He urged all stakeholders to place the lives and wellbeing of mothers and children above every other consideration, saying the ultimate objective of the Bill was to create a healthcare environment where pregnancy and childbirth are occasions of hope and joy rather than fear and preventable tragedy.

Zakariyya Aliyu Gwaram
Information Officer II
BAHA
21st August,2026.

BAUCHI ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP CLOSELY IDENTIFIES WITH BEREAVED CLERK

The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has led principal officers of the House on a condolence visit to the family of the Clerk of the Assembly, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., following the death of her beloved mother, Hajiya Harira (AE).

The Speaker was accompanied by the Majority Leader, Hon. Auwal Hassan Yana, and other principal officers of the Assembly.

The visit was a solemn demonstration of leadership, compassion and institutional solidarity at a moment of profound grief. In times of bereavement, the presence of a leader extends beyond official responsibility; it becomes a message of humanity, reminding the bereaved that their sorrow is shared and that they are not alone.

Speaking during the visit, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman expressed deep sympathy to Barr. Hauwa Abubakar and her family, urging them to take solace in the decree of Almighty Allah and the eternal nature of human existence.

The Speaker reminded the family of the words of Allah in the Holy Qur’an:

“Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.”— Qur’an 2:156

He further cited the divine assurance:

“And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.”— Qur’an 2:155

Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, accept her good deeds, widen and illuminate her grave, and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. He also prayed for Allah to grant Barr. Hauwa Abubakar, her family and loved ones the strength, patience and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

The Speaker’s gesture further underscored the importance of leadership that recognises that public office is not merely about laws, policies and proceedings, but also about standing with people in their moments of vulnerability.

Responding, the Clerk of the House, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., expressed profound appreciation to the Speaker and the principal officers for the condolence visit and for standing by her family during the difficult period.

She described the Speaker’s visit as a great source of comfort to her and her family, saying that his presence at such a painful moment had demonstrated genuine compassion and brotherhood beyond the walls of the Assembly.

Barr. Hauwa Abubakar thanked the Speaker, the Majority Leader and all the principal officers for their prayers, sympathy and support, and prayed Almighty Allah to reward them abundantly.

She also prayed that Allah continues to guide and strengthen the leadership of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in the discharge of its responsibilities to the people.

The Qur’an reminds believers:

“Only those who are patient shall receive their reward in full without measure.” — Qur’an 39:10

May Almighty Allah forgive Hajiya Harira (AE), grant her Aljannatul Firdaus, and make her grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise. May He comfort the bereaved family, grant them sabr, and reunite them with their beloved departed in the eternal abode of peace.

A leader came to offer condolences, but in that moment, leadership became compassion and compassion became comfort.

May Allah grant us strength in our weakness and patience in our pain. Ameen.

New Media Unit Bauchi State House of Assembly BAHA

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BAUCHI SPEAKER DEDICATES JOURNALISTS’ AWARD TO 10TH ASSEMBLY MEMBERS AND GOVERNOR BALA ABDULKADIR

The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has received an award of recognition for his commitment to transparency, accountability, responsiveness and inclusivity in legislative affairs

The award was presented by Comrade James Emmanuel of Wazobia TV, Abuja, on behalf of the Coalition of Journalists in Nigeria,as part of a recognition initiative aimed at encouraging public office holders who demonstrate openness and inclusive leadership.

Presenting the award, Christ Okchepa of Benue State, who represented the coalition, said the recognition was intended to acknowledge the Speaker's leadership approach while encouraging him to sustain and improve upon his efforts.

Also present at the event was Mrs. Naomi of Sky News, alongside other members of the visiting journalists' delegation.

Responding, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Y. Suleiman expressed appreciation for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to do more in the discharge of his responsibilities.

The Speaker dedicated the award to the members of the 10th Bauchi State House of Assembly, stressing that the recognition would not have been possible without their collective commitment and cooperation.

He also dedicated the award to the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed,whom he commended for what he described as his uncommon leadership style.

Rt. Hon. Suleiman expressed the hope that whoever succeeds Governor Bala Mohammed would emulate his leadership approach and sustain the existing cooperation between the Executive and Legislative arms of government.

He emphasised that effective governance and meaningful development could not be achieved without proper synergy between the Legislature and the Executive, noting that collaboration between the two arms remained essential to advancing the interests of the people.

The Speaker further noted that the recognition was connected to the rcently concluded election, which the coalition of journalists monitored and covered as part of its activities.

The event was attended by the Majority Leader of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon. Auwal Hassan Yana, the Commissioner for Finance, and other members of the House and government officials.

The visiting journalists described the recognition initiative as part of their efforts to encourage public officials and promote examples of leadership that could serve as models for others across the country.

New Media Unit Bauchi State House of Assembly BAHA

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BAUCHI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY CLERK, BARR. HAUWA ABUBAKAR ESQ., LOSES MOTHER

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un
"Indeed, from Allah we come, and unto Him is our return.”

The Bauchi State House of Assembly, through the New Media Unit, Information and Publication Directorate,announces with deep sorrow and heavy hearts the passing of the beloved mother of the Clerk of the House, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., Hajiya Harira (AE).

Hajiya Harira departed this life on Monday, 17th August 2026, at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe.

The Janazah prayer and burial have been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 18th August 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Federal Teaching Hospital Mosque, Gombe, Gombe State.

The New Media Unit, Information and Publication Directorate, Bauchi State House of Assembly, extends its heartfelt condolences to Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., her family, relatives, and loved ones over this irreparable loss.

We pray that Almighty Allah forgives the deceased her shortcomings, accepts her good deeds, grants her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus,and gives the family the strength, patience, and fortitude to bear this great loss.

May Allah SWT grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.

Signed:
New Media Unit
Inforqmation and Publication Directorate
Bauchi State House of Assembly

BREAKING NEWS: BAUCHI ASSEMBLY CLERK, BARR. HAUWA ABUBAKAR, LOSES MOTHER

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

The Bauchi State House of Assembly has received with deep sorrow the passing of the beloved mother of the Clerk of the House, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., who departed this life at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gombe.

The Janazah prayer and burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. in Gombe, Gombe State.

May Allah SWT forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus,and give Barr. Hauwa Abubakar and the entire family the strength and fortitude to bear this great loss.

Amin.

MAGATAKARDAR MAJALISAR DOKOKIN JIHAR BAUCHI, BARR. HAUWA ABUBAKAR ESQ., TA YI RASHIN MAHAIFIYA

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un.

Majalisar Dokokin Jihar Bauchi ta karɓi labarin rasuwar mahaifiyar Magatakardar Majalisar, Barr. Hauwa Abubakar Esq., cikin matuƙar alhini da jimami. Marigayiyar ta rasu ne a Asibitin Gwamnatin Tarayya (FMC) da ke Gombe.

Za a gudanar da Sallar Jana’iza da binne marigayiyar da ƙarfe 11:00 na safe a Gombe, Jihar Gombe.

Muna roƙon Allah Maɗaukakin Sarki Ya gafarta mata kura-kurenta, Ya jiƙanta da rahama, Ya sa Aljannatul Firdaus ce makomarta, sannan Ya bai wa Barr. Hauwa Abubakar da ɗaukacin iyalanta haƙuri da ƙarfin zuciyar jure wannan babban rashi.

Amin.