Kano Govt. Approves Salary Increase for Tertiary Institution Workers
The Kano State government has approved a salary increase of 25 per cent and 35 per cent for academic and non-academic staff of tertiary institutions, with the adjustment set to take effect from March 2025.
Commissioner for Information, Abdullahi Waiya, announced the decision on Thursday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting in Kano.
He emphasized that the move acknowledges the vital role played by tertiary institution workers in advancing education and overall state development.
According to Mr. Waiya, the salary increment reflects the government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare and aligns with its broader educational reform agenda.
In addition to the salary adjustments, the council approved N3.3 billion for various developmental projects across the state. This includes N148.9 million for the maintenance of the School of Technology road network by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA) and N367.9 million as an advance payment for the expansion of Zaria Road from Silver Jubilee to Dantata and Sawoe main yard.
Other approvals include N612.4 million for converting external electrical infrastructure to an underground system at the Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way.
The council also released N184 million for two ambulances designated for the Government House Clinic and Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital.
Furthermore, N348 million was allocated to settle energy bills owed to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for November and December 2024. The government also released N662 million for feeding students in boarding schools during the third to fifth weeks of the current academic term.
To support pensioners, the council approved N100 million for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to host its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.
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