Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has pledged that his administration will no longer allow public servants who have diligently served the state to remain in uncertainty over their lawful entitlements.
The governor made the pledge on Wednesday in Kano during the disbursement of severance gratuities, accommodation, and leave allowances to 1,371 former councillors who served between 2021 and 2024.
This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
According to the statement, the payment, tagged Final Tranche, amounted to ₦8.26 billion and was conducted at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
“Our goal is simple: never again should those who serve the public be left in uncertainty about what is rightfully theirs,” Yusuf was quoted as saying.
He said the administration had opened a new chapter for public and civil servants in the state by implementing reforms aimed at preventing the accumulation of arrears in the future.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to prudent governance, people-centered policies, and the restoration of public confidence in state institutions.
“Kano is the only state we can truly call ours. We have no other place to be prouder of than here,” he said.
Yusuf urged residents to unite in building a fairer, stronger, and more prosperous Kano, where the sacrifices and contributions of public servants are duly recognized.
He also thanked the people of the state for encouraging the government to lead with transparency, prudence, and compassion.
The statement noted that during the ceremony, dozens of former councillors received instant payment alerts ranging from ₦5 million to ₦6 million each.
