Bala A. Mohammed - Governor of Bauchi Life History

 

 

Bala Mohammed is a Presidential aspirant, a Nigerian Politician who currently serves as the 16th Governor of Bauchi State, a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory and former lawmaker that represented the Bauchi South Senatorial District. Born on Oct. 5, 1958, as a native of Duguri Town in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State. He is married to Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed with children. He is a practising Muslim.

He began his primary education from 1965-1971 in Bauchi at Duguri Primary School, and later obtained his WASSCE from Government Secondary School in 1976.

Bala Mohammed obtained an Advanced Level Certificate from the North-East College of Art and Science in 1979 and went further in bagging a B.A degree in English at the University of Maiduguri in 1982.

 

Bala Mohammed began his career as a journalist from 1982-1984, where he worked as an Editor for The Democrat, a Kaduna State based Newspaper, and also for the Mirage Newspaper in Jos within 1982-1983.

In 1984, he left journalism for the civil service where he worked as an Administrative Officer at the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs, where he served until 1994. 

He was later redeployed as a Principal Administrative Officer in the Cabinet Secretariat of the Presidency.

Bala Mohammed’s rise through the civil service ranks made him to occupy several administrative leadership roles as the Chief Supplies Officer at the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals from 1995- 1997, From there, He rose to become the Assistant Director at the Federal Ministry of Power and Steel in 1997 and was promoted to Deputy Director/Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister at the Federal Ministry of Transport, a position he held from 1999-2003.

He later served as the Director of Administration at the Nigerian Railway Corporations in 2003 and rose to the position of Special Assistant to the Honourable  Minister of Aviation and later became the Director of Administration and Supplies at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency from 2005. He voluntarily retired from civil service at the level of a director and joined politics.

 

Bala Mohammed’s journey into politics began in 2007, when he picked up nomination to be elected as the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District under the platform of the All Nigerian People’s Party (ANPP).

He contested and won and served the people of Bauchi South Senatorial zone from 2007-2010.

While at the Senate Chamber, he became one of the foremost outspoken legislators in Nigeria and is recognised for his role in the execution of the ‘Doctrine of Necessity’, that brought in the emergence of the then Vice President Goodluck Jonathan as Acting President. He sat as a member of 8 Committees, including Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, and also as Secretary, Northern Senator’s Forum.

In April 2010, Senator Bala Mohammed assumed office as the Minister of FCT. During his tenure as FCT Minister, he brought extensive reforms that addressed the problems of waste in the land administration of the FCT, oversaw the installation of solar panel traffic lights, expansion of major road access within the FCT, completed the Usama Dam Water project, addressing the lack of portable water within the FCT and also instituted innovations for financial stability and employment opportunities such as, the FCT Internal Revenue Board, The Outdoor Advertising (Signage ) Agency and the FCTA Emergency Services.

In 2019, Bala Mohammed got elected as Bauchi State Governor, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). As the incumbent Governor of the state, his administration has streamlined government processes and protocols in recovering lost stolen government properties and funds while getting rid of ghost workers within the Bauchi State Civil Service.

Governor Bala Mohammed has revamped the state of Bauchi since he took office in 2019, he has made giant strides in all sectors for the state, especially in the education and health sectors. Primary health centres have been built and equipped with drugs at subsidized rates, Local Government Councils Secretariats

have also been constructed, while about 4,000 schools were built to ensure school-age students return to school. 

Under his administration as the Bauchi State Governor, he launched the most successful and sustainable empowerment program in the history of Bauchi State, called the the Kaura Economic and Empowerment programme (KEEP), which is a grant scheme that empowers the youth and women, and also provides soft loans for traders and artisans of the state.

 

In January 2022, Governor Bala Mohammed declared his interest to run as a Presidential aspirant under the PDP. Charged with the mandate to bring about Unity in Nigeria.

His aim is to put Nigeria first as Top Priority, in a knowledge-driven administration, void of bias and division, where all tribes are recognised. His government would focus on giving equal opportunities to people with knowledge on how to re-invent the country irrespective of cultural and religious affiliation.

 

Lotto9ja Signs Zlatan Ibile, Alex Ekubo, Mazi Ibe as Brand Ambassador

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8 Ways to make Money with Google and AdSense

Do you want to learn how to make money online? Do you know you can make money online with Google? If Yes then here are 8 ways to make money with Google.

Google is one of the world’s most successful companies, in fact, it’s the biggest search engine in the world with billions of people using its search engine and other tools on a daily basis, Google is by far the most valuable asset on the internet; whether you like it or not. Google makes money by helping people make money from their various tools and assets such as:

• Adsense
• YouTube
• Blogger
• Analytics
• Android and so on

And this is one of the reasons behind the company’s success.

Now, let’s face it. Google can’t employ everyone who wants to work with them. But there are many ways you can make money from Google, even without leaving the comfort of your room. If that sounds great to you, then here are 10 ways to earn cool cash from Google.

·        10 ways to make free money online

Top 8 Ways to Make Money Online with Google

1. Google Adsense

This is the most popular way to make money with Google. Google Adsense is a program that pays you to run ads on your blog or website. Each time a visitor gets interested in the ads, you earn a commission. The more visitors your website or blog attracts, the more ad interest you will record, and the more money you will make.

From the picture above, you can see how much Google has paid Publishers of websites/blogs for having AdSense program on their site. This is what many bloggers are leveraging on and getting paid big time.

So, if you have a blog or website that consistently generates a decent amount of traffic, then you should monetize it with Google Adsense and earn cool cash.

Get Started with Google Adsense.

2. YouTube

YouTube is a program that allows internet users to upload videos to the web. Not only does YouTube allow you to share your videos with the world, but it also allows you to make money from them. By simply monetizing your videos with Adsense or by other methods, you will earn some cool cash based on the number of views that your videos attract.

But you have to be serious and legit on YouTube before you can start making money.

3. Google Jobs

From time to time, Google announces job openings in its offices in the US and other countries, calling for applications from qualified individuals.

If you will love to work with one of the greatest company in the world, if you have what it takes, then apply for a job at Google when the next openings are announced, and you could end up working with one of the world’s biggest companies.

Let’s get some Google Job Application rolling

4. Blogger

If you looking for a perfect way to make money online then Blogger is your right option. Blogger is a free platform owned by Google; just like WordPress and Tumblr, for setting up and running blogs. If you have some knowledge, experience, or passion for a topic that you would love to share with others, then you can start a blog on that topic and share your knowledge with others who are willing to learn from you.

Once you have built a large readership, your blog will generate huge traffic consistently, and you can monetize your blog with Adsense, affiliate marketing, sales of ad private space, and so on.

Note: Its free to set up and no monthly/yearly subscription

5. Search Engine Optimization

Google lists websites on its results pages based on the relevance of the websites to search queries and on the authority of the websites.

The position of a particular website or blog in Google’s search rankings can be improved (this is what is called Search Engine Optimization), but this requires a thorough knowledge of the various factors that Google uses to rank websites and expertise at using these factors to a website’s advantage.

Many website owners now hire SEO experts to improve their Google rankings. If you have a deep understanding of SEO especially on Google, you can make money optimizing people’s websites or better still use SEO well, so your site/blog can generate high traffic and then earn some very cool cash through ads

6. Google Keyword Planner

Google Keyword Planner helps you figure out the words and phrases that people are using in their search engine queries. With this tool, business owners and bloggers can find out which keywords are most likely to attract visitors to their websites and blogs. And by optimizing their websites for these keywords, they will attract targeted visitors who will most likely take any desired action. This tool won’t fetch you quick cash, but it can help you generate huge profits in the long term.

7. Google Adwords

This is the twin of Google Adsense, but it differs slightly in that it is meant for advertisers. While Google Adwords will not fetch you money directly, it can help you attract customers to your business or visitors to your blog, which ultimately means profits for you.

One major advantage of Google Adwords is that it presents your advertisements to internet users who are searching Google with keywords related to your advert. So, your chances of achieving your campaign goals are very bright as the ads and audience are well targeted.

Mostly for those who want to use Google to make sales from their businesses.

8. Google Checkout

This is a payment-handling program owned by Google. While it won’t fetch you money directly, it can greatly boost your conversions and profits by serving as an easy means to receive payment from your customers or clients online. People love the convenience, and they are more likely to buy a product or service if the method of payment is very convenient, and that’s what Google Checkout offers.

These are top ways to make money online with Google, feel free to jump into any of the following ways and get the cash rolling in.

How to make fast money online for free - 10 Creative ways to do so

How can I make money online for free either at home or as a student? There are millions of ways to make money - especially extra money side hustling. If you have the drive and the passion to earn money, you CAN do it. But sometimes we struggle to figure out what to do that will actually earn us anything. We simply hit a mental wall and our money-making ideas remain out of reach.

So, instead of staying roadblocked, here is a list of ways to start side hustling, earning your way out of debt, or using the extra money to invest.

No matter what your skill set is, or how much time you have, you should be able to find something on this list that you can do this week to make some extra money. Even (and perhaps especially) if you're a college student looking to make more money, a lot of these tasks are perfect for you.

CREATIVE WAYS TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE

1. Online Surveys

An increasingly popular way for students, people at home to make money is to fill out online surveys in their spare time. Research companies are always recruiting new members to answer surveys and test new products.

For a few minutes of form filling, you can make a couple of quid which is paid as cash or rewards. You can bag up to £3 ($5) for some surveys!

A few good ones to try are Toluna, MySurvey, Global Test Market, The Opinion Panel, YouGov, PanelOpinion, Pinecone, SurveyBods, PanelBase, Hiving, Harris Poll, Mind Mover, New Vista, PopulusLive, iPoll.

Also sign up for Swagbucks which rewards you for surveys as well as simply surfing the web, watching videos and playing games.

2. Paid for Searching the Web

Interested in earning cash for doing what you already do online? This has to be one of the easiest methods of making money online without really any effort or change in your behavior.

This innovative idea by Qmee.com rewards you for searching in Google, Bing or Yahoo. You just install a simple add-on to your browser and when you conduct a search there may be a few sponsored results alongside your normal search.

Each Qmee result has a cash reward attached – if you are interested in it simply click on it and collect your reward.

Sign up now for free and start earning from your own searches! Click here to start

3. Review websites & apps for cash

Well, you might be a regular internet surfer, so perhaps it's time to turn pro and browse websites as a paid and fun job!

Introducing UserTesting.com – a new platform that pays everyday people to review all kinds of websites. Each review takes around 20 minutes and bags you $10 (£6.50) via Paypal.

Simply sign up here, complete a test review and look forward to receiving websites in your inbox.

4. Become a ‘Clickworker'

The Clickworker.com concept is based on ‘internet crowd-sourcing' where businesses advertise specific, scalable tasks they need completing quickly. And for us, it's an easy way to make fast cash from our couch.

There are a variety of tasks, but most commonly they involve mindless data entry, web research or form filling. You are rewarded and paid in cash (via Paypal) for the work you do, and you can choose from what and when you work. Give it a go. 

5. Gigs on Fiverr

Fiverr is now the world's largest marketplace for people to make money selling small services (known as ‘gigs').

What you offer could be absolutely anything, from writing and translating, social media posting, playing pranks and teaching to creating music voiceovers and short video clips for people all around the world!

The default price is $5 on Fiverr, but you can attach extra services to gigs for more money. Whilst it might not seem like much, it can quickly add up and there are plenty of examples of people making a really good living from the site. The key is to get a system in place which minimizes the time spent on each gig.

But there is another way to profit even more from Fiverr for potentially far less work. How? By simply reselling gigs elsewhere. For example, find a decent logo designer then reply to jobs on Upwork or even local classifieds. A $5 spend can easily become $50+, and it's repeatable!

6. Review music for money

If you love music, make it your business by reviewing unsigned bands and artists online for cash with Slicethepie.

It can take a while to build up your reputation but some users of the site have said that they earn £40 a month. This may not sound like much, but if it's something you enjoy then it shouldn't be hard work and is another thing for your CV. The money you earn will be in $US but anyone can sign up and review.

7. Buy and sell domain names

A domain name is just a website address (eg. ‘getmoney4me.com' or ‘mysite.co.uk') and there are lots of extensions (.com, .net, .co.uk etc).

They cost as little as £1.99 to register with 123-reg.co.uk or GoDaddy.com yet premium domain names can fetch £1,000s if not millions when sold on. In 2007 VacationRentals.com went for a cool $35m!

Now you're probably not going to come across anything like that, but you can still turn a quick profit with a bit of searching. The trick is to find available domain names which have some commercial value, snap them up and then list them for sale on a site like Sedo.com, Flippa.com.

8. Freelance work

Perhaps you enjoy writing, managing Facebook pages or doing a little bit of graphic design in your spare time. There are so many freelance jobs out there that require simple skills or just time that someone else might not have.

And the best thing about freelancing is that you can work for clients in the UK, US and around the world with just an internet connection from home, to your own hours whilst developing valuable skills.

A great place to start is with the leading freelance site Upwork.com

9. Blogging

Blogging is a great side hustle because you can do it at your own pace anywhere you want. It's not a quick and easy way to make money, but there are a lot of ways to make money side hustling while blogging. You can sell advertising, become an affiliate for other people's products, sell your own online product, and more. It does take time to build up an audience to be able to make a decent amount of money, but once you have a large following, you could earn over $15,000 per month or more (we do).

 Something lovely about Bluehost, you can use Bluehost to start because you get a free domain name and cheap hosting at just $2.95 per month.

10. Online Coaching or Consulting

Beyond blogging, you can also become a coach or consultant for others, especially if you have some skills that people are looking for. Maybe you're a social media maven, or you have great online business skills. Selling your time and hopping on a Skype call or Google hangout is a great hustle.

A good platform to get started with this is Clarity.fm You can get paid by the minute for your consulting calls. If you've established yourself as a thought leader in your industry, you could also make yourself available on platforms like LinkedIn as well.

Income Potential: $100 per month

Making money online is fun but you need to be dedicated if you want to make a lot from it.

Have you tried any of these side hustles? What's worked for you and what hasn't? What did you use the extra money for? 

Share your thought.