A senior education officer in Bauchi State, Amos Joshua, has protested his dismissal over allegations of sexual harassment, insisting he was wrongly accused and denied fair hearing.

Joshua, who served as Principal Assistant Education Officer at Government College Azare, was removed after a disciplinary panel reportedly found him guilty of misconduct.

The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission announced his dismissal in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Saleh Umar, following its plenary session on September 11, 2025.

According to the Commission, Joshua’s actions breached Rule 0327 of the Civil Service Regulations, which addresses sexual harassment and other serious offences. Officials said multiple panels reviewed the case before reaching the decision.

But Joshua insists he is innocent and claims he was never allowed to properly defend himself. 

Speaking tearfully to AIT, he said the decision has ruined his career and reputation.

I was unfairly dismissed over false misconduct claim – Sacked Bauchi school officer