10th February, 2024
By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
Kano state government has issued a note of warning to workers and officials in the Local Government Secretariats against absenteeism and nonchalant attitude to work.
A statement by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, indicated that the Kano State Government issued a stern warning to Local Government staff in the state, cautioning against absenteeism from their duty posts.
According to the Statement: “The Deputy Governor and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, delivered this caution while meeting with the state leadership of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE)”
Gwarzo in his words urged Local Government staff to: “Be on your duty post and be always on your toes; absenteeism and negligence of duty will not be tolerated in this government.”
The Deputy Governor emphasized Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf administration’s commitment towards ensuring understanding and collaboration with the labour union to enhance workers’ welfare.
The Deputy Governor also expressed the state government’s dedication to putting in place all necessary measures for mutual understanding with workers and labour unions.
Comrade Gwarzo, while reflecting on his history as a labour union activist, stated that he took pride in his past contributions to the labour movement in Kano State.
“I am proud to be a labour activist, and I am equally proud of what I did during my days in the union. I went into labour decisively because there was a need to revamp the union for the betterment of the society,” he stated.
In his remarks, Comrade Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, the President of NULGE in Kano, extended congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for the recent victory at the Supreme Court.
He assured the government of NULGE’s readiness to support and cooperate in achieving targeted goals, emphasizing their commitment to increased productivity and cooperation as partners in the progress of Local Government administration.