Kano Governor Yusuf Settles N32bn Pension Liabilities

On October 2, 2026, Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf reported that his administration has settled around N32 billion of the N48 billion backlog of pension and gratuity liabilities owed to retirees. This announcement was made during the 66th Independence Anniversary celebration at the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium in Kano.

Governor Yusuf highlighted that the government has maintained regular monthly pension payments and raised the minimum monthly pension from N5,000 to N20,000. He emphasized the administration's commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, ensuring timely salary payments by the 25th of each month and implementing the N71,000 minimum wage for civil servants.

Additionally, the government is sponsoring public servants for professional training at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) to enhance their administrative and leadership skills.