Shamsudeen Bala Mohammed, the eldest son of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has penned an open letter to his father to pay more attention to human capital development, having invested in physical infrastructure over the last seven years.
In a post on his Facebook page, titled: “Bridging the Gap: A Call for a Human-Capital Focused Policy for Bauchi State
To His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, Executive Governor of Bauchi State,” Shamsudeen said that as a son of the soil, an engineer, and a stakeholder (who has) deeply invested in the progress of the state, he wrote the open letter with a spirit of loyalty and profound concern.
Addressing his father, Shamsudeen said that over the last seven years, “your administration has undeniably transformed the landscape of Bauchi State. The infrastructure projects—our roads, schools, and hospitals—stand as a testament to your vision and legacy. These are milestones that future generations will celebrate.
“However, as we approach 2027, I feel a responsibility to bring to your attention a brewing disconnect between this commendable infrastructure drive and the immediate economic reality of our people. There is a growing, palpable frustration among the youth—the very demographic that forms the bedrock of your political support. The prevailing sentiment on the ground is that while infrastructure is vital, it does not alleviate the immediate economic hardship, the struggle for daily sustenance, or the pain of families still awaiting civil service gratuities,” he wrote.
According to him, there is a boiling point of agitation. “Our youth are not merely asking for handouts; they are asking for a stake in the prosperity of their state. They feel that the strides made thus far, while impressive, have not reached them in a way that impacts their livelihoods.
“I humbly suggest that the next phase of your administration be defined by a ‘Social-Economic Empowerment Pivot.’ We should explore global models of ‘Productive Inclusion’—mechanisms that provide seed funding for youth-led startups, capital grants for small-scale entrepreneurs, and policy-driven mandates that require contractors to prioritize local youth employment. Let us shift the focus from solely "building the state" to "investing in the citizens."
“Your Excellency, your legacy is secure in steel and concrete. I pray your lasting legacy becomes the economic resilience of the Bauchi youth. With respect and unwavering hope for a greater Bauchi,” he wrote.
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