The Katsina State government has expressed concern over what it calls “the improper use of social media platforms by public servants.
An internal memo signed by the Permanent Secretary for Administration in the Office of Head of Service, Lawal Ado; a copy of which was obtained by AIT, stated that the continuous use of various social media by public servants has led to disclosure of sensitive official government information and correspondences.
The statement reminded all public servants that unauthorized disclosure of official government information and false allegations against government officials constitutes gross misconduct punishable under Public Service Rules-PSR number 030401.
The statement further noted that such unethical use of the social media questions the loyalty of public servants to the government; which it said was also against Public Service Rules.
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The statement however advised public servants to be strictly guided in the way and manner they use the social media platforms.
It directed therefore directed Permanent Secretaries and Chief Executive Officers of government agencies and departments to monitor what their workers put on the social media.
Editor:(Omor Bazuaye)
