Tertiary institutions’ workers get over 25% increase in salary

Kano State Government has approved 25 to 35 percent salary increase for academic and non academic staff of tertiary institutions in the state.

The state Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, adding that the salary increase takes effect from March 2025.

“The academic staff will be receiving a 25 percent increase and the non-academic staff will benefit from a 35 percent increase,” Wayya said.

He said the decision was taken during the council’s meeting in view of the crucial role of the staff in promoting education in the state.

He said the adjustments underscored the determination of the government to improve conditions of workers and strengthen the education system under its state of emergency on education policy.

The commissioner also announced that the executive council had granted the approval of about N3.4 billion for the execution of various developmental projects across the state.

“To improve the state’s electrical infrastructure, the Council approved N612.4 million for converting external electrical systems to an underground network at Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way.”

He noted that, N148.9 million was allocated for roads maintenance at the School of Technology to be carry out by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA).

“Additionally, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for expanding Zaria Road, from Silver Jubilee to Dantata & Sawoe main yard

“The council also approved N612.4 million for converting external electrical infrastructure to an underground system at Government House and relocating power lines along Ahmadu Bello Way.

“Further, N184 million was released for two ambulances for the Government House Clinic and Nuhu Bamalli Maternity Hospital, respectively.”

The Information Commissioner also added that, N348 million was allocated to settle energy bills to KEDCO for November and December 2024.

“N662 million was released for feeding students in boarding schools during the 3rd to 5th weeks of the current academic term.

“N100 million was approved for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to host its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.

“The Council has also approved the re-engagement and reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute to rehabilitate and reintegrate troubled youths into society. In a progressive move towards inclusivity, a new Department for People with Disabilities has been created under the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disabled,”he added.