The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has disciplined four senior officials for serious misconduct in the performance of their duties.
This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists in Bauchi on Friday by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Saleh Umar.
According to Umar, the action — taken during the commission’s plenary sitting — forms part of ongoing reforms aimed at restoring integrity within the state civil service.
He identified the sanctioned officers as: Garba Hussaini, Director of Education and former Provost; Haruna Umar, Deputy Director of Administration and Human Resources; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account) and Bursar; and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer and Cashier. All four are staff members of the 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.