Bauchi Government Sacks 2 Officials Over Forgery

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission, as part of its ongoing efforts to sanitise the state civil service, has dismissed two senior officers for forgery.

The affected officials include an administrative officer, Yusuf Adamu Ningi and a Principal Executive Officer I, Mr. Suleiman Ahmed (Ahuta) who were posted to the Government House from the Office of the Head of Civil Service.

A statement on Wednesday by the Commission’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Saleh Umar, said the decision to dismiss the officers was taken during the Commission’s 35th plenary session on Tuesday.

Umar, in the statement said the officers were found guilty of forgery, an offense he noted to contravene State Public Service Rule 0327 (ii, iii, and vi).

He added that the dismissal took effect from 23rd September, 2025.

In another development, the Commission also formalised the promotion of three substantive directors into the State Service and endorsed the elevation of four deputy directors to director level.

The substantive directors include two from administration and human resources, as well as a director of Audit. Those endorsed for elevation also include directors of planning, research and statistics, civil litigation as well as land and valuation.

Additionally, the Commission approved the promotion of eight Chief State Counsels and a chief land officer to the rank of deputy director, among others.

Addressing the plenary, the CSC Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Alhaji Muhammad, urged civil servants to strictly adhere to the public service rules, circulars, and regulations in the discharge of their duties.

He emphasised that compliance with laid down laws would eliminate unlawful practices, enhance integrity, and promote corruption-free service delivery.

While congratulating the newly promoted officers, Dr. Ibrahim reiterated the Commission’s zero tolerance for misconduct, stressing its commitment to discipline, ethical standards, and integrity across the state civil service.

It will be recalled that the Commission on 11th September, also dismissed an education officer for gross misconduct involving sexual harassment.

The cases considered followed recommendations submitted by the Office of the State Head of Civil Service.