By Fadlillah Abdallah
ASHENEWS reports that the Sokoto state governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has directed for immediate payment of June salary to the state and local governments workers, teachers, and pensioners across the state.
Aliyu, briefing newsmen through his Chief Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa on Thursday evening, said the gesture is in fulfilment of his campaign promise of ensuring prompt payment of salaries.
“The gesture is aimed at ensuring that the civil servants across the state celebrate the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir festivities with ease,” he said.
The governor further reassured the workers of his administration’s unequivocal commitment to revive the lost glory of civil service by ensuring the welfare of the workers at all times
He therefore, called on the civil servants in the State to reciprocate the uncommon gesture by being punctual,sincere and dedicated to their work.
Aliyu also appealed to the people of the State to continue to pray for the present administration to succeed in meeting their yearnings and aspirations.
