A statement jointly signed by the Group Chairman and his Secretary, Muhammad Sokoto and Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad respectively confirmed this in Sokoto. The group said, “It is interesting that the new wage was implemented within the shortest possible time and exactly according to the Federal Government approved scheme. “This, as well as approval for the implementation of same to Local Government Staff and Primary School Teachers in the state. The statement pointed out that, the Governor had in his inaugural speech on May 29, 2019 announced the setting up of a committee to work out modalities for the effective implementation of the new wage. The group appeal to civil servants in the state to reciprocates the gesture by dedication to their various responsibilities and other people to continue to support the government to succeed.

Source: The Guardian February 02, 2020 10:41 UTC