By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
Nearly eight years after being thrown out of service, 37 local government employees in Kaduna State have been recalled to duty as Governor Uba Sani moves to correct what his administration described as an administrative injustice committed in 2017 and 2018.
The reinstatement was effected on Tuesday by the Kaduna State Local Government Service Board, bringing relief to the affected workers and their families who have endured years of unemployment since the disengagement.
While presenting the reinstatement letters to the beneficiaries in Kaduna, the Chairman of the Kaduna State Local Government Service Board, Professor Aminu Ladan Sherehu, said the governor’s approval came after a thorough review of the cases.
According to him, the review established that the disengagement process at the time did not meet the required standards of due process and fairness.
“This action underscores His Excellency Governor Uba Sani’s commitment to correcting administrative injustices, upholding due process, and restoring confidence in our public service,” Prof. Sherehu stated.
He noted that the decision goes beyond returning the workers to their desks.
“It is also about strengthening the local government system by bringing back experienced personnel whose knowledge and expertise are critical for effective grassroots governance and improved service delivery to our people,” he added.
The announcement was met with immediate commendation from labour leaders and the affected workers.
Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kaduna State Council, Comrade Ayuba Magaji Suleiman, described the governor’s intervention as courageous and compassionate.
“This is a long-standing labour issue that has caused pain for many families. Governor Uba Sani has demonstrated leadership and respect for workers’ rights by addressing it head-on,” Comrade Suleiman said.
Several of the reinstated workers broke down in tears as they received their letters. For many, the occasion signaled the end of almost ten years of uncertainty, joblessness and financial struggles.
“This is a life-changing decision,” one of the beneficiaries said. “For eight years we lived with uncertainty. Today, hope has been restored. We thank Governor Uba Sani for giving us a second chance to serve Kaduna State.”
The workers pledged to reciprocate the gesture with “renewed dedication, loyalty and professionalism” in the discharge of their duties.
Political observers and civil society groups in the state described the reinstatement as another demonstration of Governor Uba Sani’s people-centred governance agenda.
Since assuming office, the governor has placed priority on workers’ welfare, inclusive governance, and institutional reforms across ministries, departments and local governments in the state.
The administration maintains that restoring experienced personnel to the local government system will help close capacity gaps and enhance service delivery at the grassroots level, where citizens have the most direct contact with government.
With this latest step, the Kaduna State Government said it remains committed to safeguarding workers’ rights, promoting justice and fairness, and building public institutions that Nigerians can trust.
The 37 reinstated staff are expected to resume duties at their respective local government councils with immediate effect.
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