The Kano State Government says no public official was involved in the alleged theft of N1.5 billion from workers’ salaries, blaming the issue instead on loan companies.
The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Faruk Ibrahim, made this known during the 2026 Workers’ Day award event organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) at the Government House in Kano.
He explained that a government committee, supported by an independent financial audit firm, investigated the matter and found that the problem stemmed from excessive deductions made by loan companies from affected workers’ salaries.
According to him, the companies deducted more than they were supposed to for loans collected by civil servants, which led to the controversy.
“The committee’s report, which was also reviewed by an independent audit firm, clearly shows that no government official was involved,” Ibrahim said.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ordered the investigation during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration in Kano after allegations pointed to a former government official, the former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa.
The governor had ordered an investigation, with a promise to ensure that those found guilty would refund every kobo to the workers after the probe.
