Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has on Monday, said plans were underway by the state government to introduce a pay parade system across all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs to ensure transparency and determine the number of civil servants and their earnings.
The Governor made this known while receiving reports by a committee led by the Secretary to the Kano State government, Alhaji Umar Faruq commissioned to uncover irregularities in salary payments of civil servants in the state.
In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Governor Yusuf pledged to put an end to unauthorized salary deductions affecting civil servants in the State.
The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to upholding workers’ rights, stressing that timely and complete salary payments remain a top priority.
“I assured civil servants during my campaign that illegal deductions and underpayments would not be tolerated. It is disheartening that these issues persist, but we are taking decisive steps to address them,” he declared.
The governor commended the investigative committee for its thorough work and vowed to carefully review and implement its recommendations.
He assured workers that any policies found to be detrimental to their welfare would be adjusted accordingly.
He also expressed concerns over discrepancies in salary payments caused by consulting firms engaged by the previous administration, promising to rectify the situation for greater efficiency.
“We will establish a high-powered committee to oversee the implementation of the pay parade system and ensure transparency in salary payments.
“Additionally, deductions linked to the National Housing Fund and other schemes will be thoroughly examined,” he added.
Governor Yusuf however, reiterated his administration’s unwavering support for civil servants and extended gratitude to the investigative committee for its dedication in uncovering the irregularities.
