From Mohammad Ahmad Saka, in Bauchi
For the first time in history, the Bauchi State House of Assembly has conducted its first virtual screening of a veteran journalist as commissioner nominee. He is Usman Shehu Usman screened via the Zoom platform.
Usman was among the eight people that Governor Bala Mohammed nominated and asked for approval of the House to confirm them as Commissioners.
Usman, a one time Service Chief of Deutsche Welle Hausa Service was out of the country when he was nominated as a Commissioner and was not around, and the House agreed to screen him visually in a remarkable demonstration of technological advancement which reflects the legislative body’s commitment to embrace technology in its dealings, ensuring inclusivity and efficiency in governance.
Usman Shehu Usman, hails from Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, and began his early education with Islamic studies before proceeding to primary and secondary schools in the state. He furthered his academic pursuit at the university level and is currently based in Germany.
Members of the Assembly asked Usman critical questions and he offered well-articulated and satisfactory answers to each question visually.
After he was screened, the House confirmed Usman Shehu Usman as a commissioner of the Bauchi State Executive Council, lauding his competence and readiness to serve the people of the state.
The virtual screening of a Commissooner nominee successfully excites both the legislatures and spectators and listeners who watched and listened to the screening live.
Many people interviewed said The use of the Zoom platform for legislative screening marks a new chapter in Bauchi State’s legislative history and By leveraging technology, the Assembly demonstrated its forward-thinking approach, enabling participation irrespective of geographical barriers.
They said this move aligns with global best practices in governance and underscores the Assembly’s resolve to modernize its legislative processes.
The remaining seven new prospective commissioners who appeared and were screened physically before the legislature were Honourable. Isa Babayo Tilde and Dr. Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government (LG), Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau LG and Dr. Bala Musa Lukshi from Dass LG. , Iliyasu Aliyu Gital and Prof. Titus Saul Ketkukah from Tafawa Balewa LG and Hon Adamu Babayo Gabarin from Darazo LG”.
The House thereafter confirmed all the commissioner nominees.
