Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu On Thursday Locked The Gate Of The Government House Against Staff Who Came Late.
It was gathered they Governor Aliyu drove himself to the Government House around 8:30 am only to find out that the majority of the staff were not in their various offices.
He met only cleaners and one nurse at the Government House Clinic.
He then ordered the security guards to lock up the gate and not to allow entrance to anybody.
It was learnt that the gate had remained closed until around 1 pm.
Many senior staff, including some of the aides of the governor, were locked out.
While justifying his decision, Aliyu said: “What is expected from any serious government is to ensure timely payment of workers’ salary.
“When I came in, I paid two months’ salaries within three weeks.
“That is why I drove myself to the office because my drivers did not come in time.”
The governor added: “I promised the people of Sokoto State that I would not betray their trust nor allow any public officers to do so.
“You either work or return our money. You cannot collect our money without justifying it.”
