Kano Governor Suspends Acting Head of Service Over Alleged Salary Deductions 

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has suspended the Acting Head of Service, Salisu Mustapha, over alleged salary deductions and non-payment of salaries to some civil servants.  

The decision, effective immediately, was announced in a statement on Thursday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.

According to the statement, Mustapha has also been directed to step aside from his role as Permanent Secretary, Establishment, under the Office of the Head of Service to allow for an investigation.

Governor Yusuf emphasized his administration’s commitment to accountability, warning that any official found guilty of financial misconduct will face consequences.

“We have zero tolerance for any form of financial malpractice, and anyone found culpable will be held accountable,” he stated.

To ensure continuity, the governor has approved the appointment of Malam Umar Muhammad Jalo, the Permanent Secretary of REPA, as the new Acting Head of Service, pending the investigation’s outcome.

Meanwhile, an investigative committee led by Abdulkadir Abdussalam has been given seven days to probe the irregularities and submit its findings.

“The committee will work diligently to uncover the root of these financial discrepancies and recommend appropriate actions,” a government official disclosed.

Salisu Mustapha was appointed Acting Head of Service earlier this month following the medical leave granted to the substantive Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, who is receiving treatment in India.

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