Govt announces salary increase for academic, non-academic staff

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The Kano State Government has approved a salary increase ranging from 25 to 35 percent for both academic and non-academic staff at tertiary institutions across the state.

This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Abdullahi Waiya, during a briefing on the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting.

Waiya explained that the salary adjustments, which will take effect from March 2025, aim to enhance workers’ welfare and strengthen the education sector.

“The academic staff will receive a 25 percent increase, while non-academic staff will benefit from a 35 percent increase,” Waiya said.

He highlighted that this move is part of the government’s commitment to improving education through its State of Emergency on Education policy.

“This decision reflects the government’s determination to improve the working conditions of staff and fortify the education system,” Waiya added.

In addition to the salary increases, the council approved N3.4 billion for various development projects across the state.

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

He also shared that N148.9 million was set aside for road maintenance at the Kano State School of Technology, which will be carried out by the Kano Road Maintenance Agency (KARMA).

“Furthermore, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for the expansion of Zaria Road, from Silver Jubilee to Dantata & Sawoe main yard,” he added.

The council also sanctioned N662 million for feeding students in boarding schools during the third to fifth weeks of the current academic term and N348 million to clear outstanding energy bills to the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) for November and December 2024.

“Additionally, N367.9 million was approved as an advance payment for the expansion of Zaria Road, from Silver Jubilee to Dantata & Sawoe main yard,” he added.

In a move toward social development, the council approved the reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute to rehabilitate troubled youths. A new Department for People with Disabilities was also established under the Ministry of Women, Children, and Disabled Affairs.

“The government remains committed to policies that promote inclusivity and social welfare. The reopening of the Kiru Reformatory Institute will ensure the rehabilitation and reintegration of troubled youths into society,” Waiya stated.

He concluded by announcing that N100 million was approved for the Nigeria Union of Pensioners to host its Quadrennial Delegates Conference in Kano.

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