The Yobe State Head of Service has constituted an ad-hoc committee to investigate a retirement claim submitted by Musa A. Baba and determine his retirement entitlements.
The committee is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding Baba’s exit from the state civil service, determine his correct retirement date based on age or length of service, and calculate his retirement benefits, including any applicable pension adjustments.
The committee is chaired by Shayibu Ibrahim Amshi, who assured the Head of Service that members would carry out the assignment with diligence, fairness, transparency and professionalism.
Amshi said the investigation would be guided by relevant official records, applicable civil service rules and regulations, and the principles of justice and equity.
He explained that the committee would examine Baba’s request and the relevant documentation before inviting him for further engagement after completing the necessary calculations.
According to the chairman, the committee would subsequently submit a comprehensive report containing its findings and recommendations to the Head of Service.
He urged members to work collectively and remain committed to ensuring that the investigation was thorough, impartial and based on verifiable facts.
Amshi also expressed the committee’s determination to complete the assignment within a reasonable period, subject to the availability of the necessary records and information.
Other members of the committee include the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development; Director of Establishment, Office of the Head of Service; and Alhaji Mele Goneri, a former Director of Pension.
The Director of Administration, Office of the Head of Service, will serve as secretary of the committee.
The committee is expected to forward its findings and recommendations to the Head of Service upon completion of the investigation.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by Alhassan Sule Mamudo, Head of Information, Office of the Head of Service, Yobe State.