By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kano State Government has announced that it will not pay April salaries to its workers until each employee is physically verified in an effort to curb fraudulent salary payments.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Faruq Ibrahim, disclosed this during a press briefing on the government’s measures to address irregularities in salary payments, including payments to ghost workers and deceased or retired staff.
The report revealed that at least 247 individuals have been receiving salaries illegally every month, amounting to over ₦28 million in wasted funds.
According to Alhaji Umar, these fraudulent payments stem from local government areas and some state agencies.
“Starting from the end of April, every worker must present themselves physically and complete the necessary documentation before receiving their April salary,” he stated.
He noted the difficulties workers may face but urged patience and cooperation to ensure the process is successful.
The SSG added that salary payments for April will begin this week, but each employee must undergo verification using their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN).
He appealed to workers to understand the government’s position, adding that the new measures are not meant to punish employees but to correct systemic flaws and ensure transparency.