Gombe Teaching Hospital bans Cryptocurrency mining during work hours | Read Details
Following complaints from patients, the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe state, has banned its staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours.
This was contained in a circular dated September 18, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela.
The ban follows a series of complaints from patients and their relatives, who expressed dissatisfaction with how staff members were being distracted by crypto activities during duty hours.
“I am directed to caution all members of staff to desist from mining and all forms of related crypto trading activities while working.”
“The management will not hesitate to take drastic action in accordance with Public Service Rules against any staff that is caught engaging in such trading while working.
“SERVICOM, ACTU, and security officers have been deployed to ensure compliance.”
