On September 30, 2026, Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed addressed the people of Bauchi State on the occasion of Nigeria's 66th Independence anniversary. He congratulated Nigerians at home and abroad, acknowledging their resilience and enduring spirit. The governor emphasized the significance of the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate freedom, reflect on the nation's journey, and renew commitment to building a united and prosperous Nigeria.
Governor Mohammed recognized the economic and social pressures facing families and communities, particularly the rising cost of living. However, he encouraged citizens not to lose hope or confidence in the future. Instead, he urged them to respond to present challenges with greater solidarity, patience, and collective effort. The governor stressed that unity, peace, and the common good must remain above individual and sectional differences.
The Bauchi State government, according to Governor Mohammed, remains committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens. This is being achieved through sustained investment in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, water supply, economic empowerment, urban and rural development, youth and women empowerment, institutional reforms, digital transformation, and improved public service delivery.
Governor Mohammed emphasized that peace and security are essential prerequisites for sustainable development. He called on citizens to uphold peaceful coexistence, tolerance, mutual respect, and understanding across ethnic, religious, political, and social divides. The governor also urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders, youth and women organizations, civil society groups, and other stakeholders to continue supporting peace-building efforts.
The governor noted that nation-building is not the sole responsibility of government, but rather a collective effort that requires the participation of every citizen. He called on civil servants, teachers, farmers, entrepreneurs, professionals, traditional and religious leaders, community leaders, and young people to uphold the values of hard work, honesty, discipline, justice, accountability, tolerance, mutual respect, and patriotism.
Governor Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the people of Bauchi State for their confidence, support, prayers, goodwill, and constructive criticisms throughout his tenure. He noted that the 66th Independence anniversary is particularly significant for him as it is the final Independence anniversary he will commemorate with the people of Bauchi State in his present capacity as governor.
As he approaches the final phase of his tenure, Governor Mohammed asked the people of Bauchi State to continue praying for the peace, unity, stability, and development of the state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He emphasized that public office is a sacred trust, temporary in nature, and that what endures are the institutions strengthened, opportunities created, lives touched, and foundations laid for future generations.
Key points
- Governor Bala Mohammed urges Nigerians to remain united and peaceful.
- The Bauchi State government is committed to improving the quality of life of its citizens.
- Peace and security are essential prerequisites for sustainable development.
