The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Salisu Mustapha with immediate effect over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of some civil servants’ salaries.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, said Mustapha has also been directed to step aside as Permanent Secretary, Establishment, under the Office of the Head of Service, to allow for an unhindered investigation.
To ensure administrative continuity, the governor has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Muhammad Jalo, as the new Acting Head of Service, pending the outcome of the ongoing probe.
Investigation Committee:
Following the reported cases of Civil Servants Salaries cut in Kano State, the Government has inaugurated an investigative panel to unravel the circumstances behind the underpayment.
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Inaugurating the committee on behalf of Governor Yusuf, the State Secretary to Government (SSG) Mr. Umar Ibrahim vowed to expose and punish those responsible in the illegal salary cut.
He added that, “the era of shortchanging our workers is over. This is a government of accountability, and no one will be spared if found guilty.”
He assured civil servants that the administration is committed to justice, transparency, and the prompt payment of salaries, warning that anyone found guilty of exploiting workers will face severe consequences.
According to him, “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.”
However, the committee has been directed to conduct a thorough audit of the state’s payroll from October 2024 to February 2025, identify affected workers, determine the financial impact, and recommend corrective and punitive actions.
The seven-member committee is being chaired by the Commissioner for Rural & Community Development, Abdulkadir Abdussalam, who is the immediate past State Accountant General,
The Committee is made up of 6 members.
Speaking after the inauguration, the Chairman of the Committee, Abdulkadir Abdussalam promised to do the findings judiciously.
He also assured that the committee will work assiduously following the time frame given to them, which is one week.
Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his zero-tolerance stance on financial malpractice, warning that anyone found guilty will face severe consequences.
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