Friday, September 12, 2025 - The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has dismissed a Principal Assistant Education Officer at Government College, Azare, Mr. Emos Joshua, for s3xual harassment.
The spokesperson of the commission, Saleh Umar, who made
this known in a statement said the decision was reached during its 32nd plenary
session held on September 11, 2025.
The Commission said the officer’s action amounted to serious
misconduct in violation of Rules 0327 (xxviii and xxix) of the Bauchi State
Public Service Rules.
"The disciplinary action was taken against the officer
after general disciplinary procedures had been exhausted as contained in Rules
0317 of the Public Service Rules and Regulations,” the statement read.
Umar added that during the sitting, the commission also
elevated two Deputy Directors in acting capacity to the rank of Directors of
Physical Planning and Development Control on grade level 16.
“Similarly, a Chief Physical Planning Officer was moved to
acting capacity as Deputy Director of Physical Planning on grade level 15,” he
stated.
In the same vein, 80 Nursing Officers and Nursing
Superintendents were promoted to their next grades, ranging from levels 10 to
14.
The spokesperson said the decisions were based on
submissions from the Bauchi State Special School Management Board, the State
Public Procurement and Physical Development Board, and the Health Management
Board.
Commenting on the dismissal, the Chairman of the commission,
Ibrahim Muhammad, confirmed that due process was strictly followed in line with
established regulations.
He stressed that the decision was not punitive but necessary
to uphold discipline and integrity within the service.
“The commission remains committed to fairness and
transparency in handling staff matters. The action taken against Mr. Emos is a
reminder to all civil servants that professional conduct and adherence to the
rules are paramount for an effective and accountable public
service,” he said.
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