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Kano State orders retired civil servants to vacate offices within 48 hours

Kano State civil service anti-corruption retirement enforcement government payroll

The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for retired civil servants to vacate government offices. The directive aims to address the continued occupation of official positions and the unauthorized collection of salaries by personnel who have already reached their statutory retirement age or completed required years of service.

Acting Executive Chairman Hafsat Ada’u-Kutama stated that the practice constitutes a violation of the Kano State Civil Service Rules and represents economic sabotage. The commission warned that investigations will be launched against any retired individuals receiving salaries and the officials who facilitate such payments. To assist in enforcement, a confidential whistleblower channel has been established for civil servants to report non-compliant officers.

This enforcement follows Circular No. 10/2026, issued by the Office of the Head of Civil Service. Under this order, Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Administration are required to submit lists of retired officers who remain in their posts by October 10, 2026. The government has also warned that any official found aiding retired staff in staying on duty will face disciplinary action.

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Abba A. Danguguwa · Hafsat Ada’u-Kutama · Kano · Kano State Government · Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] A confidential whistleblower channel has been established for reporting retired officers still in office. thenigerialawyer.com · dailytrust.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The commission has given retired civil servants 48 hours to vacate government offices. thenigerialawyer.com · dailytrust.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Officers receiving salaries after retirement or facilitating such payments will be investigated. thenigerialawyer.com · dailytrust.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Circular No. 10/2026, dated October 6, 2026, directs retired officers to hand over duties and government property immediately. www.tori.ng
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Permanent Secretaries and Directors of Administration must submit lists of retired officers still in office by October 10, 2026. dailytrust.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Officials found helping retired officers remain in service will face disciplinary action. www.tori.ng

Sources

Kano Anti-Graft Commission Gives Retired Civil Servants 48 Hours To Vacate Offices, Warns Of Salary Probe [thenigerialawyer.com]
Kano to crack down on retired civil servants on govt payroll [dailytrust.com]
Kano Gov Orders Retired Civil Servants to Leave Office Immediately [www.tori.ng]