Bauchi In Sh*ck: Government Suspends Four Top Directors Amid Explosive Misconduct Probe

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has interdicted four senior officers over alleged gross misconduct and placed them on half salary pending the outcome of a comprehensive investigation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The announcement was made on Friday in a statement issued in Bauchi by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar.

Umar explained that the decision was reached during the commission’s plenary session as part of ongoing efforts to sanitise the state’s civil service and reinforce discipline across ministries, departments, and agencies.

The affected officers, all serving at the Bill and Melinda Gates College of Health Sciences Technology, Ningi, are:

• Garba Hussaini, Director of Education and former Provost

• Haruna Umar, Deputy Director, Administration and Human Resources

• Umar Yusuf, Chief Executive Officer (Accounts)/Bursar

• Mohammed Usman, Chief Clerical Officer/Cashier

According to the statement, the interdiction took effect on October 28, 2025, with the officers placed on 50% of their salaries in line with established disciplinary procedures.

“The commission’s decision allows for a thorough investigation into the allegations brought against the officers,” Umar noted.

He added that the alleged offences violate Bauchi State Public Service Regulations 0327 (x) and (xxii). The officers were therefore interdicted under Rules 0329 (i), (ii), and (iii) to ensure they are distanced from their duty posts, enabling an unhindered investigation.

In another development, the commission approved the promotion of 21 staff members across different cadres, including Deputy Chief Librarian, Assistant Chief Librarians, Principal Librarians (GL 15, 14, 13, 12, and 10), as well as Assistant Chief Executive Officer and Chief Confidential Secretary (GL 13 and 14).

Umar described the promotions as part of the commission’s routine human resource development initiatives.

The Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, reiterated the commission’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and fairness. He expressed concern over what he described as the “nonchalant attitude” of some civil servants toward disciplinary rules.

“Civil servants must familiarise themselves with the dos and don’ts of their duties to avoid unnecessary infractions,” he cautioned.

This latest action follows similar disciplinary measures taken in September, when the commission dismissed two officials—Yusuf Ningi, an Administrative Officer, and Suleiman Ahmed, a Principal Executive Officer I—for forgery and falsification of official documents.

Their dismissal followed breaches of Public Service Rule 0327 (ii), (iii), and (vi). At the time, the commission said the move was necessary to uphold accountability and restore public confidence in the civil service.