Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has said the state’s civil servants are eating up over 80% of what comes to the state.
“Because they are the ones eating up over 80% of what is coming to Katsina State. So, if we say contribute 3%, is that too much? The market sells to who? Is it not selling to the people of Katsina State? Is the market selling to itself? So, everybody will contribute. I am contributing 20%. All the political appointees in the state will contribute 20%.“This month of may is late. But I’m sure by June, everybody will contribute. That is how you make people more responsible and responsive.
Recall that Katsina State Government in conjunction with Katsina Organized Labour announced earlier this month that all categories of state employees as well as political office holders will contribute part of their salaries to support victims of the Katsina Central Market inferno.
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