Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced plans to constitute a special committee to design comprehensive welfare packages for civil servants as part of efforts to improve workers’ living conditions and strengthen service delivery across the state.
The governor made the disclosure on Thursday while declaring open a two-day workshop titled “The Use of E-Government for Effective Service Delivery” in Birnin Kebbi.
According to him, the committee will focus on developing welfare programmes for workers, including housing loans, motorcycle loans, and other incentives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of civil servants.
Governor Idris described workers as the backbone of his administration and commended labour unions and civil servants for their loyalty and continued support for his government.
He assured workers that his administration would continue to prioritise their welfare, stressing that Kebbi remains among the few states consistently paying salaries, pensions, gratuities, and death benefits without delay.
The governor further recalled that Kebbi was among the first states to implement the new national minimum wage, noting that the state currently operates one of the most favourable salary structures in the country.
In a move aimed at improving workplace conditions, Idris also announced plans to solarise the entire Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ultra-Modern Secretariat to ensure a more conducive working environment for civil servants.
He revealed that the workshop was the first official event he personally attended at the newly completed secretariat, fulfilling a promise he made to workers before assuming office.
Earlier, the Head of Service, TPL Malami Shekare, described the training as a major step toward the digital transformation and modernisation of the Kebbi State Civil Service.
Shekare said the workshop was designed to equip civil servants with practical digital skills needed to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery in line with global standards.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Ibrahim Muhammad Sakaba, described the programme as a transformative initiative that would reposition the state workforce for effective digital governance.
He added that participants would be exposed to modern digital tools and innovative strategies capable of improving government operations and public service efficiency across Kebbi State.
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