KANO, Nigeria — The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has ordered the State’s Accountant General to suspend the salaries of 10,800 workers who were hired by his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje.
The new administration had previously accused Ganduje of illegally employing over 10,000 workers during the end of his term in office.
The Accountant General of Kano State, Abdulkadir Abdusalam, announced the governor’s directive during a press conference in Kano on Monday, June 26, 2023.
He stated that Governor Yusuf ordered the removal of the affected workers from the state’s payroll and that an investigation would be carried out to determine the legitimacy of their employment and the procedures followed.
In relation to local government workers in the state, Abdusalam mentioned that employees who were converted to state workers by the previous administration would continue to receive their salaries, albeit at local government levels.
He advised these workers to continue performing their duties in their new state’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, MDAs, until the investigation is concluded.
The suspension of salaries for the 10,800 workers has raised concerns among affected employees and their families.
Critics argue that such a move could have a significant impact on the livelihoods of thousands of individuals.
On the other hand, supporters of the governor’s action see it as an attempt to address alleged irregularities and ensure proper governance and accountability in the recruitment process.
As investigations continue, the affected workers and stakeholders are keenly observing developments and are calling for a transparent and fair examination of the recruitment processes involved.
