Zamfara state Governor Hon. Bello Mohammed (Matawallen Maradun) has approved the sum of N470 million food subsidy loans to the state civil servants in order to cushion hardship of lockdown imposed in the state.
The Governor made this known Saturday, when he hosted Labour leaders to break the Ramadan fast at his residence in Gusau, the state capital.
According to a press release signed by the Director General Media, Public Enlightenment and Communication to the Governor, Yusuf Idris Gusau, Governor Matawalle said his administration resolved to reduce the hardship being experienced in the state as a result of the Covid-19 and has directed for the supply of rice that will be sold to the state civil servants at a 50 percent discount.
He also assured that there will be no cut in salaries as proposed by other Governors and called on the state civil servants to appreciate Government efforts in improving the welfare of citizens of the state.
He promised prompt payment of salaries and wages as at when due including those on promotions and leave grants.
Earlier in his address, the state NLC Chairman, Comrade Bashir Mohammed Mafara thanked the Governor for granting the subsidy approval to the state civil servants saying, this is the first time civil servants were witnessing such gesture.
He promised that the union will continue support and cooperate with all the government policies and programmes .
