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Salary Deductions: Kano workers threaten industrial action
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has expressed its determination to embark on strike if the Kano State government failed to stop deduction of workers and pensioners salaries in the state.
Kano Focus has earlier reported how some civil servants complaint of salary deduction in the months of November and December.
However, the state government in press release said that the deductions made in the months of November and December, were meant to keep governance going due to fall in Federal allocations and Internally Generated Revenue ocassioned by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemi.
The Chairman of the NLC Chapter in Kano, Kabiru Ado Minjibir in a media briefing organized by the NLC, Trade Union Congress TUC and Joint Negotiating Council JNC said the state government should stop salary deductions and promptly payback the two months so far deducted or face legal and industrial actions.
“Should there be any further deduction, reversal or any foul play on salary or pension under whatever excuse, the labour centers would be left with no any other alternative than to take appropriate legal and industrial action to seek for redress.”
“The labour centers are not ready to accept any further unilateral deduction of pension and salary or any other legitimate earning of any worker or pensioner in the state.”
We urged government to immediately refund the deducted amounts for both workers and pensioners in the months of November and December, 2020,” emphasised the labour Leader.
He said if the deductions continue the NLC cannot guarantee industrial peace and harmony in the state.
He said it is uncalled for, at a time when Lagos state government is giving 30 percent salary bonus to it’s workers, Katsina, Zamfara and Borno states where there are crisis are not tempering with workers’ salaries, Kano State without crisis is deducting workers salaries.
He urged workers to remain on alert for further directives, while assuring them of the Union’s commitment and sacrifice in prompting their interest.
Mr Minjibir reminded Kano state government that the minimum wage is a product of tripartite negotiation and cannot therefore under whatever circumstances be subjected to unilateral review.
“Salary and pension are legitmate rights NOT privillages that can be exploited and manipulated anyhow,” cautioned Mr Minjibir.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday received a delegation from the Association of Kano Business Community at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a thank-you visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
KANO FOCUS reports that the delegation expressed appreciation to the Federal Government for its support to traders and other victims affected by the recent fire incident that razed several sections of the popular Singer Market in Kano.
Speaking during the meeting, the Vice President reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with the Kano State Government and relevant agencies to prevent a recurrence of fire outbreaks in markets across the state.
He assured the delegation that President Tinubu has the interests of Kano people at heart, noting that the N5 billion approved as immediate relief for victims was based on the findings of a preliminary assessment of the damage caused by the inferno.
Shettima reiterated that the Federal Government would continue to support efforts aimed at restoring commercial activities and strengthening safety measures in markets to protect lives and property.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 23-member committee to oversee the transparent and equitable distribution of financial assistance and relief materials to victims of the recent Singer Market fire disaster.
KANO FOCUS reports that the inauguration was carried out on behalf of the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruq Ibrahim, who chairs the committee. The event was presided over by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Kabiru Maude.
According to the Attorney-General, the committee comprises representatives from key government agencies, security services, the Kano Emirate Council, religious leaders, and affected traders.
He said the panel’s mandate includes assessing the extent of losses, verifying genuine victims, ensuring timely distribution of support, and recommending measures to prevent future fire incidents.
The intervention follows support approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as contributions from the APC Governors Forum. It also comes in addition to earlier assistance provided by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the Deputy Senate President, Barau I. Jibrin.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to supporting victims of the disaster and restoring commercial activities at Singer Market.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Kano State Government has announced Saturday, March 1, 2026, as the commencement date for the Eid-el-Fitr break for all public and private primary and post-primary schools in the state.
KANO FOCUS reports that the announcement, contained in the approved 2025/2026 academic calendar, applies to both day and boarding schools across the state.
According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Musbahu Aminu Yakasai, parents and guardians of pupils and students in boarding schools are expected to convey their wards home by the early hours of Friday, February 28, 2026.
The statement further explained that boarding school students are to resume on Sunday, March 22, 2026, while day students are to resume on Monday, March 23, 2026.
It added that the second term will continue from Sunday, March 22, 2026, and end on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
The government directed all public and private schools in the state to comply strictly with the directive, warning that non-compliance would be treated as a breach of government instructions.
The Commissioner for Education, Ali Haruna Abubakar Makoda, urged parents and guardians to ensure full compliance with the approved resumption dates.
He appreciated parents and residents of the state for their continued cooperation and support to the ministry, and wished pupils and students a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and hitch-free Sallah celebrations.
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