Bauchi Suspends Four Senior Officials for Misconduct

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has sanctioned four senior officers for gross misconduct in the discharge of their duties.

This was contained in a statement released and made available to newsmen in Bauchi on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the commission, Mr Saleh Umar.

Umar said the decision, taken during the commission’s plenary session, is part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the state’s civil service.

He 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.

Umar explained that 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.

“Others are Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary on grade levels 13 and 14,” Umar said.

He added that Dr Ibrahim Muhammad, Chairman of the commission, 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.

On September 25, PUNCH Online reported that the commission dismissed two senior government officials for forgery.

A statement issued by Umar said the offence contravened State Public Service Rule 0327 (ii, iii, and vi), relating to forgery and falsification of official documents.

The affected officials were Yusuf Ningi, an Administrative Officer, and Suleiman Ahmed, a Principal Executive Officer I, both previously posted to the Government House from the Office of the Head of Civil Service.

The commission said the action was necessary to uphold integrity and accountability within the state civil service.

(NAN)