The Bauchi State Government, through the State Civil Service Commission on Friday announced the suspension of four senior officers for gross misconduct in the discharge of their duties.
The Public Relations Officer of the commission, Mr Saleh Umar, who made this disclosure through a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Bauchi, said the decision, taken during the commission’s plenary session, is part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the state’s civil service.
Umar in the statement listed the affected officers as: Garba Hussaini, a Director, Education and former Provost; Haruna Umar, Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account) – Bursar; and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer – Cashier, all attached to Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences Technology in Ningi Local Government Area.
According to Umar, the interdicted officers have been placed on 50 per cent of their salaries with effect from October 28, 2025, until the conclusion of a full investigation.
“The commission’s decision was taken to allow further investigation into the allegations laid against the officers.
“The officers were accused of misconduct that contradicts Bauchi State Public Service Regulations – 0327 (x) and (xxii) and were interdicted under rules 0329 (i), (ii), and (iii) to further distance them from their duty posts for a seamless and smooth investigation.
“In a light-hearted part, the commission has promoted 21 officers to their next grades: Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarians, and Principal Librarians to grade levels 15, 14, 13, 12, and 10, respectively.
The commission image-maker added that Chairman of the commission, Dr Ibrahim Muhammad, reiterated the body’s commitment to the rule of law under his watch.
While promising to continue upholding integrity, transparency, and fairness in the commission, the chairman expressed dismay over the nonchalant attitude of some civil servants who ignore disciplinary procedures and their consequences.
He also urged all workers to be familiar with the dos and don’ts in carrying out their duties to avoid unnecessary offenses.
