The Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe has prohibited staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours, as outlined in a circular dated September 18, 2024. Signed by Deputy Director of Administration Adamu Tela, the directive emphasizes the need for employees to focus on their duties, citing patient complaints about distractions caused by these activities.
The hospital management warned that violations of this ban would result in serious sanctions under Public Service Rules, with compliance being monitored by SERVICOM, ACTU, and security personnel. The move reflects concerns about the impact of growing cryptocurrency interest on workplace productivity.