The Kebbi State Head of Service, Alhaji Malami Muhammad Shekare, mni, has issued a stern warning to civil servants in the state against habitual lateness to work, declaring that the state government will no longer tolerate indiscipline and that appropriate disciplinary sanctions will be imposed on any worker found violating official working hours.
The Head of Service gave the warning on Monday while addressing newsmen at the entrance gate of the Kebbi State Secretariat, Birnin Kebbi, during a monitoring exercise aimed at enforcing punctuality, discipline and commitment to duty among public servants.
Alhaji Shekare, who was accompanied by some Permanent Secretaries, personally monitored the arrival of workers, with particular attention to directors and other senior civil servants, stressing that adherence to official working hours was a fundamental obligation of every public servant, regardless of rank or position.
A statement by Ahmed Idris,
Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governoron dated 26/10/26 said Alhaji Shehu expressing displeasure over the failure of some workers to report to their offices at the stipulated time, the Head of Service emphasised that lateness to work undermines productivity, weakens institutional discipline and negatively affects the timely delivery of government services to the public.
He noted that the civil service occupies a strategic position in the implementation of government policies and programmes; therefore, every officer must demonstrate professionalism, dedication, accountability and a strong sense of responsibility in the discharge of official duties.
The Head of Service further warned that the government would not condone any act of indiscipline or negligence capable of compromising the efficiency and effectiveness of the state civil service. He stressed that the monitoring exercise was not merely a routine activity but part of a deliberate effort to restore and sustain discipline, strengthen accountability and ensure that public servants give their best in serving the people of Kebbi State.
He urged all civil servants to take the warning seriously, comply strictly with established working hours and uphold the rules and regulations governing the public service, adding that no officer would be exempted from disciplinary measures on account of position or seniority.
The exercise reflects the commitment of the administration of Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, to building a disciplined, responsive and results-oriented civil service where punctuality, professionalism and effective service delivery remain non-negotiable standards.
