By Rabiu Sanusi
The Head of Service of Kano State, Hajiya Bilkisu Shehu Maimota, has warned civil servants against violating established Civil Service Rules, declaring that the state government will not tolerate breaches of regulations governing the conduct of public servants.
She stressed that strict compliance with the rules was essential to maintaining discipline, accountability and professionalism, as well as ensuring effective service delivery across government ministries, departments and agencies.
Hajiya Maimota stated that every civil servant, irrespective of rank or position, must discharge official responsibilities in accordance with established procedures, ethical standards and the principles governing the Kano State Civil Service.
She also charged permanent secretaries, directors and other heads of departments to strengthen supervision and ensure that personnel under their authority strictly adhere to the regulations.
According to her, administrative leaders have a responsibility to promote discipline, integrity and accountability within their respective offices.
The Head of Service noted that compliance with Civil Service Rules would improve institutional efficiency, strengthen public confidence in government institutions and support the state government’s drive to build a responsive, professional and result-oriented public service.
She urged civil servants to familiarise themselves with the applicable rules and regulations, emphasising that proper conduct and a strong sense of responsibility must remain central to their daily official activities.
Hajiya Maimota reaffirmed the commitment of the Office of the Head of Service to strengthening administrative procedures, promoting discipline and improving the overall performance of the Kano State Civil Service.
The warning was contained in a press release signed by the Director of Public Enlightenment, Office of the Head of Service, Kano State, Rukayya Uba Sulaiman.