Gov Ganduje slashes salaries of political appointees


In from Ali Smart …

In view of the biting credit crunch, Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reduced the salaries and allowances of all political appointees, including himself and his deputy, by 50 per cent.

He gave this hint at the swearing-in of newly appointed commissioners at Sani Abacha Indoor stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano on Saturday.

“Salaries and allowances of all political appointees are hereby slashed by half. This is to enable us get enough for the development of the state. We also want to rescue the state from the harsh realities facing the entire country,” he said.

He further promised to make sure that all resources were transparently managed. “We are making sure that this government is transparent and accountable,” he stated. Ganduje added that all the newly sworn-in officials were appointed based on their competence, track record and credibility. “We shall make sure that the change we fought for through our votes during the last election is applied in all sectors of our governance,” he said.


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