Bauchi Civil Service Commission Fires Two for Forgery

Beatrice Gondyi Bauchi

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed two senior officials over forgery as part of ongoing efforts to uphold discipline and integrity within the state civil service.

Those affected are Mr. Yusuf Adamu Ningi, an Administrative Officer, and Mr. Suleiman Ahmed (Ahuta), a Principal Executive Officer I. Both were deployed to the Government House from the Office of the Head of Civil Service.

The decision, according to a statement by the Commission’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, was reached at the Commission’s 35th plenary session held on Tuesday. Umar explained that the officers were found guilty of forgery, a breach of the State Public Service Rule 0327 (ii, iii, and vi). Their dismissal took effect from September 23, 2025.

In the same session, the Commission confirmed the promotion of three substantive directors into the state service and approved the elevation of four deputy directors to director level. The new substantive directors include two from administration and human resources, and one from the Audit Department. Those elevated cover key roles in planning, research and statistics, civil litigation, as well as land and valuation.

Also approved were the promotions of eight Chief State Counsels and a Chief Land Officer to the rank of Deputy Director, alongside several others.

Speaking during the plenary, the Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ibrahim Alhaji Muhammad, called on civil servants to strictly adhere to public service rules, circulars, and regulations. He stressed that discipline and compliance with established procedures are critical to eliminating unlawful practices, strengthening integrity, and ensuring corruption-free service delivery.

Dr. Ibrahim congratulated the newly promoted officers while warning that the Commission maintains zero tolerance for misconduct. He reaffirmed its commitment to ethical standards and accountability across the state civil service.

It would be recalled that earlier this month, on September 11, the Commission also dismissed an education officer for gross misconduct involving sexual harassment, following recommendations from the Office of the State Head of Civil Service.