The Bauchi State Government, through its Civil Service Commission, has dismissed one officer, demoted another, and approved several promotions and transfers within the state workforce.
According to a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday by the commission’s Information Officer, Saleh Umar, a Higher Executive Officer, Adamu Mohammed, was dismissed for gross misconduct.
Umar explained that the dismissal was considered during the commission’s 40th plenary session held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at its conference hall.
He said, “Adamu Mohammed was found guilty of absenting himself from his duty post without official leave for more than a year and refusing to accept posting, which contravened both misconduct and serious misconduct provisions of the Bauchi State Public Service Rules and Regulations 0327 (a) and (v), as well as 0312 (xiii).”
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The statement added that Isa Sani, a Principal Confidential Secretary on Grade Level 12, was demoted to Grade Level 10 for absenting himself from duty under the pretence of being indisposed for over six months.
He was also surcharged to refund salaries received during his absence, actions that violated sections 0327 (a) and (v), and 0312 (v) of the Public Service Rules.
The Commission further approved the promotion of 23 substantive directors on Grade Level 16 across various cadres, including the Departments of Finance and Accounts, and Education.
It equally stated that he Commission formalized the transfer of service of Sa’idu Muhammad, an Education Officer I, to the Aliko Dangote College of Nursing Science as a Lecturer on Grade Level 15, and Rashida Adamu Bulkachuwa, a Principal Executive Officer I on Grade Level 12, to the Special School Management Board as a Principal Assistant Education Officer I on the same grade level, as approved by Governor Bala Mohammed.
Umar added that the Commission also approved the advancement of 13 Land Officers to their next grade levels.
Quoting the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Muhammad, who presided over the plenary session, the statement said he urged civil servants in the state to take their duties seriously.
“Government will not take it lightly while strategizing to fill existing vacancies in the state MDAs. Some are neglecting positions that thousands are struggling for,” Dr. Ibrahim warned.
He explained that the disciplinary measures against the erring officers were taken in line with the Public Service Rules and Regulations after due process was followed, adding that the move was aimed at sanitizing the system for the progress of the state.
The Chairman also emphasized the need for consistent attendance and commitment among workers, urging them to avoid unnecessary absences and uphold the integrity of the public service.
