Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a warning regarding reports of salary underpayment and non-payment affecting state civil servants, calling it an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust.
The Governor stated this while inaugurating a seven-member investigative committee, chaired by Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, to uncover the root causes of the discrepancies in the State.
Represented by Secretary to state government Alhaji Umar Faruk ,said the committee includes top government officials and financial experts with deep knowledge of payroll systems.
He said the Committee Members are Abdulkadir Abdussalam_ – Chairman, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development
Dr. Bashir Abdu Muzakkari_ – Member, Special Adviser on Digital Economy, Dr. Aliyu Isa Aliyu_ – Member, Director-General, Kano State Bureau of Statistics.
Dr. Hamisu Sadi Ali, Member, Director-General, Kano State Debt Management Office, Hajiya Zainab Abdulkadir_ – Member, 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
He stressed that the committee has been given seven days to submit a comprehensive report.
The Governor assured civil servants that his administration is committed to justice, transparency, and prompt payment of salaries, warning that anyone found guilty of exploiting workers will face severe consequences.
Cov/Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano.
