Kano gov probes ex-HoS over alleged N1bn salary fraud

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, ordered immediate investigations into the alleged diversion of N1 billion meant for salaries of workers in the State under a former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa. The governor also vowed that anyone found culpable in the alleged diversion would face consequences and be forced to refund the […]

Kano State governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, ordered immediate investigations into the alleged diversion of N1 billion meant for salaries of workers in the State under a former Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa.

The governor also vowed that anyone found culpable in the alleged diversion would face consequences and be forced to refund the funds.

Gov Yusuf stated this in Kano during the 2026 International Workers’ Day celebration while responding to an allegation made by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress in the State, Kabiru Inuwa, that workers’ salaries were diverted under former HoS.

“I heard the allegation that a former Head of Service siphoned about N1 billion. Immediately, I summoned the Secretary to the State Government and directed that an investigative committee be constituted.

“I want to assure you that if anybody is found to be involved, government will take very drastic action to ensure that the money is recovered,” he said.

Yusuf described workers as the “engine room of governance and development,” pledging continued collaboration with organised labour to address challenges facing the workforce.

Earlier, the Chairman of the NLC in the State, Inuwa said the allegation formed part of concerns undermining workers’ welfare and dignity, stressing the need for accountability in the public service.

“Today we read that the former Head of Service siphoned about ₦1.5 billion from workers salary. If it is really true then we need this to be investigated and returned to the workers, it will have a major impact in the market.”