The Governor of Katsina State, Governor Dikko Radda, has stated that his administration is committed to reforming the public service sector in the state, News About Nigeria reports.
He said this while speaking during the Public Engagement, 2025 Citizens Budget Participation Process and Launching of Community Development Programme held in Katsina on Thursday.
The governor noted that the commitment of his administration to ensuring that public service is reformed remains unwavering, adding that they will not relent until it becomes a reality.
He further stated that his administration has introduced measures to this effect, including introducing competency tests as a prerequisite for entering public service and assigning leadership roles in public offices.
He stated, “Our commitment to reforming the public service is unwavering. We have introduced measures such as competency tests as a prerequisite for entering public service and assigning leadership roles in public offices. These steps are crucial in ensuring that we have a capable and efficient workforce serving the people of Katsina.”
Governor Radda also assured the people that his administration is committed to implementing the new N70,000 minimum wage recently announced by the Federal Government.
He said that they are waiting for the guidelines of the federal government on the implementation process to ensure a smooth and effective rollout, maintaining that the state will be a leader in the implementation of the wage.
“Katsina State is poised to be a leader in implementing the new minimum wage. We are currently awaiting the federal government’s guidelines,” the governor stated.
