The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has suspended four senior officials over allegations of gross misconduct, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen discipline and accountability within the state’s civil service.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Saleh Umar, following a plenary session held in Bauchi.
According to the statement, the affected officers — all attached to the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences Technology, Ningi — include:
• Garba Hussaini, Director, Education and former Provost
• Haruna Umar, Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources
• Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Account)/Bursar
• Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer/Cashier
Umar said the officers were placed on 50 per cent salary effective October 28, 2025, pending the conclusion of a full investigation into the allegations against them.
“The commission’s decision was taken to allow further investigation into the allegations laid against the officers,” he explained.
He noted that the officials were accused of violating Bauchi State Public Service Regulations 0327 (x) and (xxii) and were interdicted under Rules 0329 (i), (ii), and (iii) to ensure an unhindered investigation process.
In a related development, Umar announced that the Commission had approved the promotion of 21 officers across various cadres, including Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarian, Principal Librarian, and other administrative positions on grade levels 10 to 15.
The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to upholding due process, integrity, and fairness in the civil service. He expressed concern over the attitude of some civil servants who disregard established rules, warning that disciplinary breaches would not be overlooked.
Muhammad urged civil servants to familiarise themselves with public service guidelines to avoid sanctions.
The development comes two months after the Commission dismissed two senior officials for forgery, an offence that contravenes Public Service Rule 0327 (ii, iii, and vi) relating to falsification of official documents.
The Commission said the disciplinary actions reflect its resolve to maintain professionalism and accountability within the state workforce.
