October 05, (THEWILL) – Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has directed an immediate audit of all local council workers in the State.
The Governor announced the manpower audit during a meeting with the Chairmen, Heads of Personnel and Treasurers of the 34 local government areas in the State.
A statement issued on Thursday, by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula, said the audit of staff was part of measures to ensure efficiency as well as eliminate fraud in the local government financial system.
“We have received several complaints on the payrolls of our local governments, which are very disturbing, hence, we want to sanitise the local government system in our dear state.
“A situation where some fraudulent persons collect more than their salary is worrisome, but we are determined to stop such evil practices,” he said.
Radda said all local council workers must be physically present during the manpower audit so as to identify genuine staff across the 34 LGAs.
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