By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Kano State Government has approved an increment in salaries for both academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions in the state.
The adjustment ranges from 25 to 35 percent.
The Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, made this known while addressing journalists on the resolutions of the State Executive Council meeting.
He stated that the revised salary structure, which will take effect in March 2025, is intended to enhance workers’ welfare and strengthen the education sector.
“The academic staff will be receiving a 25 percent increase, while the non-academic staff will benefit from a 35 percent increase,” Waiya said.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to improving education under its State of Emergency on Education policy.
“This decision underscores the determination of the government to improve the conditions of workers and reinforce the education system,” the commissioner added.
Beyond salary adjustments, the council allocated N3.4 billion for several development projects across the state.
“To improve the state’s electrical infrastructure, the council approved N612.4 million for converting external electrical systems to an underground network at Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way,” Waiya revealed.
He further disclosed that N148.9 million was set aside for road maintenance at the Kano State School of Technology, a project to be handled by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA).
“Additionally, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for the expansion of Zaria Road, from Silver Jubilee to Dantata & Sawoe main yard,” he added.
The council also allocated N662 million to cater for the feeding of students in boarding schools from the third to the fifth week of the current academic term.
Furthermore, N348 million was approved to clear outstanding electricity bills owed to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for November and December 2024.In another development, N184 million was approved for the purchase of two ambulances—one for the Government House Clinic and the other for Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital.
In an effort to promote social development, the council endorsed the reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute to rehabilitate troubled youths.
Additionally, a new Department for People with Disabilities was created under the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disabled Affairs.
“The government remains committed to policies that promote inclusivity and social welfare. The reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute will ensure the rehabilitation and reintegration of troubled youths into society,” Waiya stated.
The commissioner also announced that N100 million was approved for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to organize its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.