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Ramadan: Governor Idris reduces work hours for Kebbi civil servants

The commissioner said the gesture was a demonstration of magnanimity by the governor in the spirit of Ramadan.

• March 12, 2024
Governor Nasir Idris
Gov. Nasir Idris [Credit Gov. Nasir Idris]

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi has approved the reduction of official work hours for the state’s civil servants in the spirit of Ramadan.

Auwal Manu-Dogondaji, the commissioner, state’s Ministry of Establishment, Pensions and Training, disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

He said, “The official time frame has been reduced by two hours daily.

“Consequently, the new working hours from Monday to Thursday is 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while on Friday, it is from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

“Normal working hours will be reverted to normal hours at the end of Ramadan period.”

The commissioner said the gesture was a demonstration of magnanimity by the governor in the spirit of Ramadan.

He said it was also to allow civil servants to discharge their normal religious activities with ease.

(NAN)

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