Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sworn in Arc Ibrahim Yakubu Wudil as the new Commissioner for Housing Development ,urging him to leverage his wealth of experience to drive the development of the state.
However,the oath-taking ceremony was administered by the Attorney General of the state, Barrister Haruna Isa Dederi at Government House Kano.
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Governor Yusuf who congratulated Arc Yakubu on his new role, tasking him to ensure the effective utilization of new cities developed during the administration of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, including Kwankwassiya, Bandirawo, and Amana cities.
He expressed confidence in Arc Yakubu’s ability, citing his decades-long experience as an architect and his previous role as the Managing Director of KNUPDA.
According to him,” I have
worked closely with him for decades, and I know his capacity. I’m sure he will not let us down,”
The Governor appealed to the new commissioner to use his vast experience in addressing the challenge of housing deficit in the state.
The ceremony was graced by the Secretary to the state government, commissioners and other top government officials.
In another related development, the Kano state government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the welfare of workers, following reports of disparities in salaries.
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The Secretary to the state government, Alhaji Umar Faruk Ibrahim, stated this while addressing journalists during a media briefing, Held at the SSG’s Office Kano.
According to him, due various outcry by civil servants on the salary discrepancies of the month of February,a committee has been constituted to investigate the discrepancies,,and already it has submitted it’s report which is before governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
He however added that” His Excellency is closely working on the report with a view to take the next line of Action”
The SSG therefore emphasised that in order to ensure that such discrepancies do not occur in the subsequent months collaboration has been enhanced between ministries and agencies to ensure adequate payment of salaries.
” To ensure prudent payment of the March Salaries a Coordinating committee has been set ,headed by the State Head of Service Alhaji Abdullahi Musa and eight other members “
He said Salaries will be printed and submitted to ministries for scrutiny and also for the civil servants to verify before payment of the March Salaries .
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Commenting on civil servants who have not received salaries for four months, the SSG explained that they had refused to attend the verification exercise last year, hence To receive payment, they must provide a diligent reason for their absence through their ministries and agencies.
The SSG also emphasised that the
state government is committed to prudent and efficient salary payments, ensuring the welfare of its workers.