Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured workers of his administration’s determination to investigate and address the issue of loan repayments deducted from workers’ salaries that were not remitted to the appropriate banks by the previous administration.
The governor gave the assurance in response to an appeal by the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Sokoto State, Comrade Abdullahi Aliyu, who decried the financial hardships many civil servants are facing due to the non-remittance of loan repayments.
The NLC chairman had said that affected workers who accessed loans through salary deductions have continued to suffer, as the unremitted funds have placed them in prolonged debt and financial uncertainty.
“Your Excellency, please come to the aid of these people. They have been at a crossroads for years,”; the Sokoto NLC chairman pleaded.
He urged the governor to act in the spirit of his popular motto: in kudi kudi, in aiki aiki – a call for accountability and fairness.
Governor Aliyu expressed concern over the issue and promised decisive action, saying that the administration prioritizes human rights and will not condone any violations under any guise.
The governor noted that the state government is committed to protecting the rights of the weak, the less privileged and the downtrodden.
Aliyu urged residents of the state to continue supporting his administration, assuring them of more democratic dividends as the government strengthens transparency and accountability.
He also thanked the people of Sokoto for their continuous prayers and support, calling on them to maintain the momentum for sustained progress and reforms.
