Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has hailed invaluable contributions of workers to the development and progress of Katsina State as the world marks International Workers’ Day.
Governor Radda reaffirms his administration’s staunch commitment to civil servants’ welfare through several key initiatives implemented over the past year.
“Our civil service remains the engine room of governance, and my administration will continue to prioritize the welfare of all workers in Katsina State. The various interventions we have made demonstrate our commitment to creating a motivated workforce that can effectively deliver public services to our people,” said the Governor.
The Governor has cleared all backlog of promotions for the 2023 financial year, ensuring deserving civil servants receive their due recognition and the administration has successfully conducted promotional examinations for all officers eligible for advancement in the 2024 financial year.
“Our administration had disbursed N957 million in wage awards and Ramadan packages to civil servants and pensioners across the state. We’ve also released the sum of N200 million for refurbishment loans to civil servants, augmenting the already operational N250 million facility. This brings the total available loan fund to N450 million, providing much-needed financial support to the workforce,” the Governor revealed.
Governor Radda also noted that 14 outstanding workers received merit awards including vehicles and cash prizes of N2 million each, as part of the administration’s commitment to rewarding exceptional service.
Addressing long-standing concerns of retirees, the Governor maintained that the state government has approved the payment of N24 billion in outstanding gratuities for both state and local government retirees, bringing relief to thousands of pensioners and their families.
Similarly, the administration has also flag off “Rumbum Sauki,” a subsidized shopping complex designed to provide affordable goods to civil servants and ease the cost of living for government workers.
As we celebrate this Workers’ Day, Governor Radda urges all civil servants to rededicate themselves to the service of Katsina State, adding that his administration remains committed to their welfare and professional development.
Press Released Signed By Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Katsina State
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