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Ramadan: Sokoto Governor Approves Half Salary For Workers, Pensioners
Eko Hot Blog reports that Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Sokoto, has approved the payment of half salary as a Ramadan gift to all civil servants, from primary school teachers to local government staff, as well as pensioners in the state.
This gesture is part of the governor’s efforts to ensure that Muslims in the state can comfortably begin this year’s Ramadan fast.
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In a statement signed by his media aide, Abubakar Bawa, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, it was stated, “The governor, in a magnanimous gesture, which is expected to commence tonight, is to assist workers in the state observe this year’s Ramadan fast with relative ease.”
Governor Aliyu appealed to the Muslim community to use the sacred month to pray for Allah’s intervention in addressing the numerous challenges hindering Nigeria’s smooth development. He stated, “He also called on traders and wealthy individuals in the state to show love and mercy to the have-nots for them to earn Allah’s mercy and forgiveness in this holy month.”
The governor expressed his gratitude to the people of the state for their continued support and fervent prayers for his administration, which he described as key to all the success recorded in the state so far.
The statement read, “The governor thanked the people of the state for their continued support and fervent prayers to his administration, which he described as key to all the success so far recorded in the state.”
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Through this gesture, the Sokoto State government aims to alleviate the financial burden on workers and pensioners during the holy month of Ramadan, allowing them to observe the fast comfortably and focus on spiritual rejuvenation.
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