Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State on Tuesday directed the Ministry of Finance to begin the payment of October salaries to the state civil servants.
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A statement in Sokoto by the Senior Special Assistant to Wamakko on Media, Malam Sani Umar, said the directive was to enable the Muslims to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir slated for Oct. 15.
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It stated that the payment of the salaries should start by Friday.
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"The governor has therefore, directed the state Ministry of Finance to ensure that the salaries are paid latest by Friday.
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"The measure is meant to assist the civil servants to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir comfortably with their families."(NAN)