Bauchi State Govt Sanctions Four Senior Civil Service Officers for Gross Misconduct

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has disciplined four senior officers for gross misconduct in the performance of their duties.

This was announced in a statement on Friday by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, who said the decision, reached during a plenary session, reflects the Commission’s ongoing commitment to uphold standards within the State Civil Service.

The sanctioned officers are: Garba Hussaini, Director of Education and former Provost; Haruna Umar, Deputy Director of Administration and Human Resources; Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account)–Bursar; and Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer–Cashier, all of Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences Technology in Ningi Local Government Area.

Umar explained that the interdicted officers will receive 50 percent of their salaries from October 28, 2025, pending the outcome of full investigations. “The Commission’s decision was made to allow further investigation into the allegations against the officers. They were found liable for misconduct contrary to Bauchi State Public Service Regulations 0327 (x) and (xxii) and were interdicted under rules 0329 (i), (ii), and (iii) to keep them away from their duty posts for effective investigation,” he said.

In a positive development, the Commission also promoted 21 officers to higher ranks, including Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarian, and Principal Librarian on grade levels 15, 14, 13, 12, and 10. Others promoted include Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary on grade levels 13 and 14.

Umar added that the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, reaffirmed his commitment to due process, emphasizing integrity, transparency, and fairness. He expressed concern over the careless attitude of some civil servants who are unaware of disciplinary procedures and their consequences, urging all workers to familiarize themselves with the rules to avoid unnecessary infractions.