Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has taken a firm stand against the widespread complaints of salary deductions, underpayment, and non-payment affecting civil servants, describing the situation as an unacceptable violation of workers’ rights and a betrayal of public trust.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor expressed outrage over reports that some employees have gone months without receiving their full wages.
“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, the governor has inaugurated a high-powered investigative committee tasked with uncovering the root causes of these discrepancies—whether due to technical errors or deliberate manipulation.
The committee has been mandated to conduct a thorough audit of the state’s payroll from October 2024 to February 2025, identify affected workers, assess the financial impact, and recommend corrective and punitive measures.
Committee members and mandate
The seven-member committee, chaired by Hon. Abdulkadir Abdussalam, Commissioner for Rural & Community Development and former State Accountant General, includes seasoned government officials and financial experts:
- Abdulkadir Abdussalam – Chairman, Commissioner, Ministry 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
- 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, Admin. & General Services Directorate, SSG’s Office
The committee, inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, on behalf of the governor, has been given just seven days to complete its findings and submit a comprehensive report detailing those responsible, the scale of the financial malpractice, and long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
Commitment to workers’ welfare
Governor Yusuf assured civil servants that his administration remains committed to transparency, justice, and the timely payment of salaries. He warned that anyone found guilty of exploiting workers for personal gain would 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 vowed.
With the committee set to begin its investigation, expectations are high that this decisive move will expose entrenched payroll fraud, restore confidence in the state’s wage system, and protect the rights of Kano’s hardworking civil servants.
