Bauchi: Bala approves recruitment of 1,684 civil servants 

 

Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has granted approval for the recruitment of 1,684 new civil servants into various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.

The state head of civil service, Yahuza Adamu Haruna, while addressing journalists on the development said it comprised the recruitment of 1,000 teachers of core subjects including English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and ICT as well as 154 staff at Aminu Saleh College of Education, Azare.

Yahuza further stated that the governor has also granted approval for Ministry of Agriculture to recruit 206 extension workers and farm managers in fulfillment of his promise during the launch of this year’s farming season and sales of fertilizer at Azare.

She said the move followed the announcement of lifting the employment embargo by Governor Bala Mohammed in his inaugural speech on 29th May at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.

He commended Governor Bala for the gesture and expressed hope that the employment would provide the manpower needed in relevant sectors and enhance the economic status of the state.

He warned applicants to be wary of fraudsters, stressing that government and security agents would be monitoring the process with a view to identifying culprits.