To allow Muslim faithfuls in Kebbi State more time to seek the face of Allah in the current month of Ramadan fasting, the State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has approved the reduction of official working hours for civil servants in the State.
This was contained in a statement from the State Ministry of Establishment, Pensions and Training, dated 12th,March 2024 and made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the Commissioner in the ministry, Auwal Manu Dogondaji.
According to the statement, the official time frame has been reduced by two hours daily.
Consequently, the new working hours from Monday to Thursday is 8:00 am to 2:00 pm while on Friday is from 8:00 am to 12 :00 noon.
The statement said that normal working hours will be reverted to the status quo at the end of the Ramadan period.
The Commissioner is quoted as saying that the magnanimity of the Governor is in the spirit of the Blessed Month of Ramadan and to give civil servants the opportunity to discharge their normal religious activities with ease.