Gombe Teaching Hospital prohibits staff from mining cryptocurrency during work hours

The Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe, Gombe State, has stopped its employees from mining cryptocurrencies during working hours.

This was stated in a viral circular dated September 18, 2024, written by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela.

The statement partly read, “I am directed to caution all members of staff to desist from mining and all forms of related crypto trading activities while working.

“The warning became necessary due to a series of complaints received from patients and their relatives on how the trading activities distract staff members from performing their primary assignment while at their duty post.”

While disclosing that there will be sanctions for defaulters, Tela added, “Consequent upon this, I am further directed to inform all members of staff that the management will not hesitate to take drastic action in accordance with Public Service Rule against any staff that is caught engaging in such trading while working and the management has already deployed SERVICOM, ACTU and security officers around to monitor and ensure compliance with the directives.”

He also advised all staff members to perform their tasks carefully and seriously.