The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has taken disciplinary action against four senior officials over allegations of gross misconduct, as part of a broader effort to strengthen discipline and accountability within the state workforce.
The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, who explained that the decision followed deliberations at the Commission’s latest plenary session in Bauchi.
According to the statement, the affected officials are personnel of the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences and Technology in Ningi Local Government Area. They include:
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Garba Hussaini, Director of Education and former Provost
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Haruna Umar, Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources
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Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account) and Bursar
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Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer and Cashier
All four have been placed on interdiction and will receive 50 per cent of their monthly salaries from October 28, 2025, pending the conclusion of a thorough investigation.
Umar explained that the officers were accused of acts that violate Bauchi State Public Service Regulations 0327 (x) and (xxii), which outline various offences related to misconduct. Their interdiction falls under Rules 0329 (i), (ii), and (iii), which allow the Commission to remove accused officers from their duty posts temporarily to ensure a transparent and interference-free investigation.
Promotion of 21 Officers
Despite the disciplinary action, the Commission also carried out routine career progression exercises, approving the promotion of 21 civil servants to various higher grades. These include officers elevated to positions such as Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarian, Principal Librarian, Assistant Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Confidential Secretary across grade levels 10 to 15.
The promotions, according to the Commission, are meant to motivate diligent workers and reward professionalism.
Commission Reaffirms Stand on Discipline
The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, reiterated the agency’s resolve to uphold rules, regulations, and due process. He expressed concern over the growing tendency among some civil servants to disregard established disciplinary codes, warning that such behaviour would not be tolerated.
He reminded workers to familiarise themselves with civil service guidelines, emphasising that ignorance of the rules cannot be used as an excuse for wrongdoing.
Earlier Disciplinary Actions
The latest sanctions come barely two months after the Commission dismissed two senior officials for forging official documents. The dismissed officers—Yusuf Ningi, an Administrative Officer, and Suleiman Ahmed, a Principal Executive Officer I—were found guilty of violating regulations related to falsification and document manipulation.
At the time, the Commission stressed that rooting out unethical behaviour was necessary to protect the integrity of the public service and restore public trust.
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