Bauchi govt saves N4.16bn amid clampdown on ghost workers

The sum of N4.16 billion has so far been saved by the Bauchi State Government since it commenced holistic fight against ghost workers syndrome in the Civil Service in the last Six years.

The disclosure was made by the Chief Economic Adviser to the State Governor, Yahuza Adamu Ningi, while briefing Journalists on the outcome of an extraordinary meeting of the State Economic Management Council, chaired by the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, at the Government House in Bauchi.

Speaking on the lingering salary challenges in the State,, Yahuza Adamu Ningi, stated that the Council has adopted a new strategy to permanently address the problem.

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According to him, the new approach has successfully tackled the ghost workers syndrome, leading to the recovery of funds previously lost through fraudulent payroll practices.

Yahuza Adamu Ningi disclosed that over f₦4.16 billion was saved for the state as a result of the exercise.

Also speaking, State Head of Civil Service (HoS), Barr Mohammed Sani Umar, announced that government has concluded plans to commence the payment of allowances to Imams and Pastors across the state, in a move aimed at strengthening social cohesion and supporting religious leaders.

Muhammad Sani Umar, noted that the initiative was designed to recognize the vital role of religious leaders in promoting peace, moral values, and community development.

He explained that the allowances would be paid in phases and handled transparently, in line with the government’s policy of accountability and prudent financial management.