Staff Writer
Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the immediate payment of March salaries to civil servants to enable them to celebrate the forthcoming Eid al-Fitr with ease.
A statement was issued on Thursday by the Director General of Media and Publicity at the Government House, Abubakar Bawa, said the salary payments are scheduled to commence on Friday and will cover workers in the state civil service, local government councils, staff of the Local Government Education Authorities (LGEA), as well as pensioners across the state.
In the statement, Governor Aliyu, who is currently in the Holy Land performing the Umrah, urged civil servants to reciprocate the gesture by demonstrating greater dedication and commitment to their duties.
“We expect our civil servants to be punctual, hardworking, committed, and above all, sincere in the discharge of their responsibilities,” the governor said.
He stressed that the call for improved dedication was necessary given the crucial role civil servants play in implementing his administration’s Nine-Point Smart Innovative Agenda, designed to promote development and prosperity in the state.
Aliyu noted that since assuming office, his administration has prioritised the welfare of workers through the prompt payment of salaries, settlement of outstanding gratuities inherited from the previous administration, and the timely payment of pensions.
He added that the government has also reintroduced monthly imprest to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to enhance operational efficiency.
The governor further assured workers of continued investment in building a vibrant and effective civil service through regular training and retraining programs, as well as the provision of necessary working tools for MDAs.
He disclosed that the state government recently recruited 3,000 workers to be deployed across various MDAs in a bid to boost productivity and ensure effective distribution of responsibilities within government institutions.
According to him, the recruitment exercise has also helped to reduce the unemployment rate in the state.
Governor Aliyu urged experienced civil servants to mentor the newly recruited staff by sharing their knowledge and expertise in order to strengthen the state’s public service and improve service delivery.
He also called on workers to continue supporting his administration’s efforts to fulfil its campaign promises under the Nine-Point Smart Innovative Agenda.
The governor expressed appreciation to the people of the state for their continued support, prayers, and goodwill towards his administration.
