Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved a special Eid-el-Kabir goodwill package of N20,000 for civil servants in the state and the 44 local government areas.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Tanko-Muhammad, in Kano on Monday.
According to the statement, the gesture is aimed at supporting workers ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
It stated that the intervention, which came shortly after the payment of May 2026 salaries, targeted workers on Grade Levels 01 to 14 in state ministries and local government councils.
The statement described the initiative as part of the administration’s commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of civil servants in the state.
It added that the governor considered it necessary to provide additional relief to workers in view of the prevailing economic realities and the financial demands associated with festive periods.
“The gesture underscores the administration’s inclusive governance philosophy and determination to ensure that no segment of the workforce is left behind in government policies and programmes,” the statement said.
It further stated that Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare, enhancing productivity and sustaining a motivated public service.
The governor also extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to civil servants and residents of the state, praying for peace, unity and prosperity in Kano State and the country at large.