From Muhammad Kabir, Kano
The Former Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa is to face DSS, EFCC and other Security outfits over his alleged deduction of Workers Salaries to the tune of N1.5 Billion while serving his duties.
The Governor ordered the investigation to unravel the alleged criminal acts of the sacked Head of Service Abdullahi Musa who has since defected to the opposition ADC alongside Kwankwaso after his sacking by Governor Yusuf.
Recall that Governor Yusuf had on 10th March 2026 relieved the former Head of service of his appointment.
The Governor gave the directive while addressing the State workers during the international workers Day celebration held at Sani Abacha Stadium on Friday.
He said, “ Following the alleged deduction of N1.5 billion from the workers salaries by the former Head of Service, I hereby ordered for an investigation into the allegation”.
The Governor said anyone found to be involved will be punished and the money will be recovered and returned to the workers.
“This government is for you, will work for you, so what it needs from you is your support and commitment to work,” Governor Yusuf said.
On the outstanding gratuity and death benefits of retirees, the Governor pledged to offset the balance of N16 billion before the expiration of his tenure in 2027.
“Alhamdulilahi we have been able to offset N32 billion out of the N48 billion we inherited from the previous administration and by the grace of God, the N16 billion will be cleared before the end of this tenure,”he said.
Earlier in his welcome address, the State chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Kabir Inuwa appreciated Governor Yusuf for prompt payment of salaries and settlement of retirees benefits amounting to N32 billion, urging the Governor to offset the balance.
“This restored the dignity of workers who served the state for the most part of their lives,” Inuwa said.
He called on the state government address the salary disparity between the state and local government workers to boost the morale of the affected workers in the state.
