Ramadan: Governor Idris reduces work hours for Kebbi civil servants
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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