Abba Yusuf Clears N32bn Pension Debt, Hires 2,037 Health Workers

On October 1, 2026, during the 66th Independence Day celebration at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf announced that his administration has cleared N32bn of the N48bn backlog of gratuities and related liabilities owed to retirees. He stated that the government has also been consistent in the regular payment of monthly pensions and has increased the minimum monthly pension from N5,000 to N20,000.

Additionally, Yusuf revealed the recruitment of 2,037 health workers, including 250 doctors, 250 nurses, and 250 midwives, to address manpower shortages in public health facilities. The governor emphasized the importance of timely salary payments and the implementation of a N71,000 minimum wage for civil servants.

He also mentioned initiatives for professional training for public servants to enhance their administrative and leadership skills. Yusuf warned the new health workers against patient maltreatment and demanding money for medical services.