Bala Mohammed
- Name: Bala Mohammed
- Birthdate: October 5, 1958
- Birthplace: Duguri Town, Bauchi state
- Occupation: Politician
Senator Bala Mohammed was born on October 5, 1958, in Duguri Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Education
His educational journey began at Duguri Primary School, Bauchi, where he obtained his First School Leaving Certificate in 1971. He proceeded to Government Secondary School, Bauchi, completing his WASCE in 1976. In pursuit of higher education, he attended the North-East College of Art and Science from 1977 to 1979 for his Advanced Level Certificate. H.E. Senator Bala Mohammed graduated from the University of Maiduguri in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Language.
Senator Bala Mohammed enhanced his professional competencies through several capacity-building programs. In 1988, he attended a general management course at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON). He further broadened his expertise in 1997 with a certificate from the Institute of Purchase & Supplies in Lagos.
Career
Senator Bala Mohammed began his career as a journalist, serving as News Editor for The Mirage Newspaper in Jos from 1982 to 1983. He later worked with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a News Reporter and subsequently became the State Editor for The Democrat Newspaper in Benue from 1983 to 1984. His transition into public service began in 1984 when he was appointed as an Administrative Officer in the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, Abuja.
Over the years, H.E. Senator Bala Mohammed held several pivotal roles in the civil service. These include Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency (1994), Chief Supplies Officer at the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals (1995–1997), and Assistant Director at the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel (1997–1999). By 1999, he became Deputy Director and Special Assistant to the Minister of Transport, a position he held until 2003. Notably, he served as Director of Administration for the Nigerian Railway Corporation in 2003 and later as Director of Administration and Supplies at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.
Political career
Senator Bala Mohammed’s political career began with his election as Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District on April 21, 2007. During his tenure, he served as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum, and a member of several committees, including Communications, Finance, Public Accounts, Rules and Business, Environment, and Labour and Productivity. In 2010, he was appointed as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory by President Goodluck Jonathan, marking the pinnacle of his career in public service.
He was elected as Bauchi state governor in 2019 and re-elected in 2023.
