Dare Babalola
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has vowed that his administration will put an end to delays in paying public servants their rightful benefits, ensuring timely compensation moving forward.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, revealed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that Yusuf made the pledge on Wednesday during the disbursement of severance gratuities, accommodation, and leave allowances to 1,371 former councillors who served between 2021 and 2024.
The event, held at the Coronation Hall of the Government House in Kano, marked the final installment of payments, with a total of ₦8.26 billion disbursed to beneficiaries.
“Our goal is simple: never again should those who serve the public be left in uncertainty about what is rightfully theirs,” Yusuf said.
The governor further stated that his administration had introduced reforms aimed at preventing the future accumulation of unpaid entitlements, describing the exercise as part of efforts to restore trust in government.
According to him, settling the backlog of benefits was key to boosting morale among serving public officers and strengthening 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,” the governor added.
Yusuf urged residents to support his administration in building a fairer and more prosperous state, where the sacrifices of public servants are recognised and rewarded.
He also thanked the people of the state for encouraging transparent, prudent, and compassionate governance.
Several former councillors at the event received instant payment alerts ranging from ₦5m to ₦6m.
