By Ahmad Saka
The Bauchi State Government has honoured Comrade Aliyu Mohammed following his appointment as the General Secretary of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE).
The reception, hosted by Governor Bala Mohammed and organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Labour Matters, celebrated Comrade Aliyu's achievement and his distinguished service to the labour movement.
The event brought together labour leaders, civil servants, and government officials, who described the appointment as a significant achievement for both Bauchi State and the Nigerian labour movement.
Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to Governor Bala Mohammed on Labour Matters, Comrade Usman Danturaki, said the honour was in recognition of Comrade Aliyu Mohammed's years of dedication and commitment to workers' welfare.
Danturaki noted that Comrade Aliyu is only the second person from Bauchi State to attain such a high-ranking position in the labour movement, after Comrade Abdullahi Shehu, who was appointed General Secretary of the National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees (NUBIFIE) in the 1980s.
He described the appointment as a reflection of Comrade Aliyu's competence, hard work, and contributions to organised labour at both state and national levels.
According to him, Aliyu's emergence as AUPCTRE General Secretary is a source of pride for Bauchi State and evidence of the quality leadership the state's labour movement continues to produce.
Danturaki also acknowledged the contributions of labour veterans whose mentorship, he said, had strengthened the labour movement over the years.
He congratulated the new General Secretary and urged him to continue projecting the image of Bauchi State positively while discharging his new responsibilities.
The Special Adviser further commended the cordial relationship between the state government and labour unions, noting that Bauchi State had not witnessed any industrial action since 2019. He attributed this development to Governor Bala Mohammed's efforts to improve workers' welfare and maintain open dialogue with organised labour.
According to him, the harmonious relationship between government and labour has contributed significantly to stability and productivity within the public service.
Also speaking, the Head of Civil Service, Barrister Mohammed Sani Umar, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Barrister Dawood Mahmoud, expressed confidence in Comrade Aliyu's ability to succeed in his new role and advance workers' interests nationwide.
The National President of AUPCTRE, Comrade Benjamin Anthony, praised Aliyu for his exemplary service to the union.
He said Aliyu had served AUPCTRE with distinction and earned the admiration of many through his humility, dedication, and exemplary leadership.
"We have worked together for more than a decade, and he has consistently demonstrated leadership qualities and integrity. He has proven himself capable of handling positions of responsibility that positively impact people's lives," Anthony said.
He added that Aliyu's appointment as General Secretary was not only a testament to the confidence reposed in him but also an opportunity to bring positive change to workers and the country at large.
Anthony explained that AUPCTRE has a tradition of mentoring future leaders and noted that Aliyu rose through the ranks of the union, serving in various capacities, including Head of the Finance and Accounts Department, before his appointment.
He expressed confidence that Aliyu would justify the trust placed in him.
In his remarks, Comrade Aliyu Mohammed expressed gratitude to Governor Bala Mohammed, the state government, the Office of the Head of Civil Service, and labour unions for the honour accorded him.
He pledged to remain a worthy ambassador of Bauchi State at the national level.
"Bauchi is my root. I started my journey here, and I will always count on the support and prayers of my people to succeed," he said.
Profile of Comrade Aliyu Mohammed
Comrade Aliyu Mohammed, a committed labour activist, hails from Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
He began his career in the civil service with the Bauchi State Hospital Management Board. In pursuit of academic and professional development, he enrolled in the Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) programme at Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic in 1997 before proceeding to Ahmadu Bello University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 2002.
His interest in trade unionism began during his university days when he served as Chairman of the National Union of Bauchi State Students (NUBASS).
Aliyu later served as Branch Secretary and Chairman at the Hospital Management Board and became State Financial Secretary of AUPCTRE before his appointment as State Secretary of AUPCTRE Bauchi State Council in 2004.
He participated in the Bauchi and Jos Harmattan Schools organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress in 2003 and 2004. In 2007, he obtained a Certificate in Labour Law and Industrial Relations from the University of Jos.
He also earned a National Diploma in Labour Law and Industrial Relations from the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies and later obtained an Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Labour Policy Studies from the University of Cape Coast.
In 2017, he earned a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Administration from Bayero University. He subsequently enrolled for Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Public Administration at Nasarawa State University.
Aliyu also attended several specialised trade union and industrial relations courses, including a capacity-building programme organised by AUPCTRE in 2012 and a professional course on building effective industrial relations in contemporary workplaces in the United Kingdom in 2014.
Over the years, he has held several leadership positions within the labour movement, including State Secretary of Council III of the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), State Secretary of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC), and State Chairperson of the State Public Service Negotiating Council.
In 2016, he was transferred to AUPCTRE's National Secretariat as Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department. He was later appointed Head of the Finance and Accounts Department in 2018, a position he held until April 2026 when he was appointed General Secretary of the union.
With extensive experience in trade unionism and labour administration, Comrade Aliyu Mohammed has made significant contributions to workers' advocacy and industrial relations in Nigeria.
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