Gombe Teaching Hospital Bans Staff From Cryptocurrency Mining During Work Hours 

The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Gombe State, has prohibited its staff members from mining cryptocurrency during work hours.

This was contained in a viral circular dated September 18, 2024 signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela.

A copy of the circular was obtained by our correspondent on Friday.

Our correspondent reports that cryptocurrency has become a present-day phenomenon among people across the age range.

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 became 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 will 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 staff that is caught engaging in such trading while working and the management has already deployed SERVICOM, ACTU and security officers around to monitor and ensure compliance with the directives.”

He further urged all members to face their duties diligently and with all seriousness.