FIC Report (Taraba State) – The crisis further highlights concerns over adherence to retirement protocols, transparency in appointments, and compliance with regulatory standards established by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
According to sources, Esther Gana, who officially retired on October 27, 2024, has refused to vacate her position, continuing to perform all duties, including signing checks and awarding contracts. Further investigation revealed that Gadi’s qualifications, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing, fall short of the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the role of provost.
“The standard requirement for a lecturer is a master’s degree; for Head of Department, Nursing, it is a PhD (doctoral degree); the same for the provost,” a staff member told FIC Jalingo Reporters.
The staff member added, “Her appointment was mindboggling because obviously she didn’t qualify; the immediate past governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku appointed her through the obnoxious Nigerian ‘man-know-man’ syndrome.”
Notwithstanding the controversy surrounding her qualifications, Esther Gana held the office until her retirement in October last year. A document obtained by FIC Jalingo reveals that her retirement was officially approved by the Taraba State Civil Service Commission.
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Jibrin Hussaini
HOC, FIC, Taraba State
