Civil servants : Salary verification begins in Kano

A comprehensive salary verification exercise to ensure transparency and accountability in salary payments has commenced in Kano State.

The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ibrahim, led an inspection team to various salary validation centers to assess staff records and address payroll discrepancies.

According to Ibrahim, the initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote financial discipline and improve efficiency in civil service salary administration.

“This exercise aligns with our commitment to eliminating irregularities and ensuring that only rightful employees receive salaries,” he stated.

During the visit to the Pilgrims Welfare Board, Ibrahim assured civil servants that salaries would be paid on time before Sallah, provided they completed the verification process. He also emphasized that past salary-related challenges had been effectively resolved.

The verification exercise will continue across multiple centers to ensure compliance with payroll integrity standards.

Head of Civil Service, Abdullahi Musa, reiterated the importance of proper salary management in fostering good governance and maintaining an accurate record of civil servants.