The suspension was borne out of the commissioner’s alleged negligence of duty and failure to uphold the responsibilities of his office.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Yahayya Sarki.

According to the statement, the suspension remains in effect until further notice.

Governor Idris reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, discipline, and effective service delivery across all sectors, emphasizing that public office holders must earn and maintain public trust.

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The suspension is believed to be connected to recent criticism of the state of the health sector by social media influencers.

Source: Channels