By Bashir Hassan Abubakar
Over 200 casual staff working as fingerprint terminal operators under the Bauchi State Ministry of Education have protested their disengagement after seven years of service, describing the action as unjust and devastating.
In a press release issued by their association, the affected workers said they were removed without prior notice, due process, or fair hearing, despite years of dedicated service to the state’s education system.
The group explained that their role was central to strengthening discipline and accountability in schools, ensuring teachers’ punctuality and attendance, and supporting effective teaching and learning.
They stressed that their contributions helped improve oversight within the system, making their sudden removal both painful and difficult to understand.
The workers lamented that the decision has plunged more than 200 households into hardship, as many depend solely on the job for survival.
They appealed to the Bauchi State Government to review the disengagement, reinstate them, and prioritise their inclusion in the ongoing recruitment exercise, citing their experience and qualifications. While reaffirming their commitment to peace, the group urged authorities to act with fairness and compassion.
