By Isah Aliyu Chiroma
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has locked the government house gate as part of efforts to ensure lateness among staff is eradicated, saying it is a step he took to bring reform in the civil service sector.
Aliyu arrived at the office by car at 8:30am on Thursday, only to discover most of the staff members were not there in their respective offices.
At the Government House Clinic, Governor Aliyu only met a cleaner and one nurse, where he ordered security officers to lock the gate and prevent anyone from entering.
This decision according to the governor would ensure everyone works as expected to justify the salaries paid on the course.
The gate remained shut until about 1pm where top government functionaries and Special Assistants were shut out.
“What is expected from any serious government is to ensure timely payment,” Governor Ahmed Aliyu stated.
“When I came in, I paid two months’ salaries within three weeks. That is why I drove myself to the office because my drivers did not come in time.
“I promised the people of Sokoto State that I would not betray their trust nor allow any public officers to do so.
“You either work or return our money. You cannot collect our money without justifying it.” He added.
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