The Governor of Bauchi state, Governor Bala Mohammed, has appointed a minister for unmarried women affairs.

He handpicked Balaraba Ibrahim, the Chairperson, Association of Divorcees in the state as the Special Assistant on Women Affairs (Unmarried) in a letter signed on August 4, 2020. The letter reads;

"I am pleased to convey the approval of his Excellency Sen Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed CON, the Governor of Bauchi State, for your appointment as Special Assistant, Women Affairs (Unmarried)."

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“The appointment is based on your knowledge, experience, and personal qualities of hard work, honesty, and absolute loyalty. I would expect you to utilize all these qualities in facing the challenges of your office to facilitate the attainment of our collective goal and the expectation of our electorate.

“The terms and conditions of your appointment as enunciated in the regular government policies as applicable.” As obtained by the Sahara Reporters.

This is not strange news, considering that the former governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha appointed his sister, Mrs Ogechi Ololo, as Commissioner for Happiness and Couples’ Fulfillment back in 2017.

Nigerian governors have been knowing to have a knack for the extravagant.