Masari Puts Bailout Fund To Use

The main aim of the bailout fund initiated by the federal government is to pay the outstanding workers salaries, but to katsina stete government, the bailout fund was a controversial one as no outstanding workers salaries in the state.

However, Gov. Masari applied to the bailout fund request and was granted, this leads to extensive debates amongs Nigerians, however, Masari was able to convinced Nigerians through his SSA media and publicity, social media, Maiwada Dammallam that finally, the THE END WILL JUSTIFY THE MEANS.

Maiwada pointed out that Katsina State is owning workers pension and gratuity arrears, thats made Masari to apply for the bailout fund.

According to a report by Daily Trust, Katsina State government has concluded arrangements to commence payment of pension and gratuity arrears, this means that "The End Is Justifying The Means".

Governor Aminu Masar speaking at the commissioning of the state chapter of the Civil Service Union house in Katsina, Masari said banks to be used have been identified.

Represented by his deputy, Mannir Yakubu, the governor said the committee saddled with verification of eligible persons will soon conclude its job.

He said it was only proper for all to cooperate with the committee to ensure speedy completion of the work so that payment can commence.

He assured that government will continue to accord priority to welfare of its staff.

Earlier, the state chairman the union, Comrade Shehu Ingawa, called on the government to periodically evaluate and review workers policies and to also reduce political interference in the civil service.

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