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The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Gombe State, has banned its staff members from engaging in cryptocurrency mining during work hours.
Cryptocurrency mining has become a present-day phenomenon among many people in Nigeria.
This information was contained in a circular signed 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 becomes 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 would 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 employee that is caught engaging in such trading while working.
"The management has already deployed SERVICOM, ACTU and security officers around to monitor and ensure compliance with the directives.”
He urged the staff to ensure they discharge their duties with due diligence.
