Kano Settles N32bn Pension, Gratuity Liabilities

Kano Settles N32bn Pension, Gratuity Liabilities

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, says his administration has so far settled approximately N32 billion out of the N48 billion inherited backlog of gratuities and related liabilities owed to retirees in the state.

Governor Yusuf disclosed this on Thursday in his address at the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration held at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, Kano.

He said the government has also sustained the regular payment of monthly pensions while reviewing the minimum monthly pension from N5,000 to N20,000.

The Governor said his administration has continued to prioritise the welfare of workers and pensioners through timely salary payments, improved remuneration and measures aimed at strengthening the public service.

According to him, Kano State has maintained the practice of paying workers’ salaries by the 25th of every month, while implementing the N71,000 minimum wage for civil servants.

Governor Yusuf said the government is also sponsoring public servants for professional training, including programmes at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), to improve their administrative and leadership capacity.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a professional and motivated workforce while ensuring that the sacrifices of serving workers and retirees are recognised and treated with dignity.

Meanwhile, the governor has urged residents of the state to maintain peace, unity and mutual respect as the 2027 General Election approaches.

The Governor called on political actors, community leaders and citizens to reject violence, division, intolerance and criminality, stressing that peace and security are essential for sustainable development.

He urged the people of Kano to pray for a peaceful, free, fair and credible election, while exercising their civic responsibilities responsibly.

“Let us shun violence and anything that may threaten the peace and stability of our dear state,” Governor Yusuf said.

He stressed that nation-building requires unity, sacrifice and collective responsibility, urging Nigerians to turn the country’s diversity of languages, cultures, traditions and faiths into strength through mutual respect and peaceful coexistence.

The Governor also called on citizens to obey the law, protect public property, reject violence and criminality, pay legitimate taxes and contribute to the peace and development of their communities.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the Federal Government, Local Governments, traditional and religious institutions, the private sector and development partners in the service of the people.

Governor Yusuf urged residents to support farmers, traders, teachers, entrepreneurs, women and young people, saying an environment of peace and stability would enable every citizen to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.

He said his administration would remain focused on consolidating its achievements in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, water supply, security and human capital development.

The Governor called on the people of Kano to renew their commitment to peace, unity and responsible citizenship as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary.