Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning over reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting civil servants, describing it as an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust.
The governor, through a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Thursday, expressed outrage over revelations that some workers have gone months without receiving their rightful wages. He vowed to expose and punish those responsible.
“This administration will not tolerate any act of injustice against our workers. Anyone found complicit in this reprehensible act will face the full wrath of the law,” Governor Yusuf declared.
To address the issue, he has inaugurated a high-powered investigative committee tasked with unearthing the root causes of the discrepancies, whether due to technical errors or deliberate human sabotage.
The committee, chaired by Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development and the immediate past State Accountant General, is composed of top government officials and financial experts. Their mandate includes auditing the state’s payroll from October 2024 to February 2025, identifying affected workers, assessing financial impacts, and recommending corrective and punitive measures.
Committee Members:
- Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam – Chairman, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development
- Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari – Special Adviser on Digital Economy
- Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu – Director-General, Kano State Bureau of Statistics
- Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali – Director-General, Kano State Debt Management Office
- Hajiya Zainab Abdulkadir – Director, Kano State Computer Centre
- Aliyu Muhammad Sani – Secretary, Director, Research & Evaluation, REPA Directorate, SSG’s Office
- Ummulkulthum Ladan Kailani – Co-Secretary, Senior Assistant Secretary (AGS), Admin. & General Services Directorate, SSG’s Office
The committee has been given seven days to conduct its investigation and submit a comprehensive report detailing those responsible, the extent of the financial malpractice, and recommendations for lasting solutions.
Governor Yusuf reassured civil servants of his administration’s commitment to justice, transparency, and prompt salary payments, warning that anyone found guilty of exploiting workers will face severe consequences.
“The era of shortchanging our workers is over. This is a government of accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty,” he asserted.
The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, on behalf of Governor Yusuf.
Signed
Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa
Director General, Media and Publicity
Government House, Kano
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