The Yobe State Government has commenced early payment of March 2026 salaries to civil servants, in a move aimed at easing preparations for the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
Governor Mai Mala Buni approved the initiative, while the state Ministry of Finance confirmed that payments had been processed and disbursed to banks.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the government’s Digital and Strategic Communications unit, officials said the decision was designed to support workers and their families during the festive period.
“This proactive measure is aimed at enabling workers and their families to prepare adequately and celebrate the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr with ease and dignity,” the statement read.
The government said the early salary payment reflects its continued commitment to workers’ welfare, highlighting a record of prompt and consistent salary disbursement under the current administration.
“Since inception, the Buni-led administration has maintained a track record of paying salaries promptly and without fail, ensuring that civil servants receive their entitlements as and when due,” the statement added.
It further noted that the state has sustained timely salary payments while delivering development projects across key sectors.
“Yobe State Government has sustained this record while simultaneously executing impactful development projects across key sectors, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, and agriculture,” it said.
According to the statement, the initiative underscores the administration’s emphasis on fiscal discipline and transparency in governance.
“This underscores Governor Buni’s focus on prudent resource management and transparent governance, all geared towards improving the quality of life for the people of Yobe State,” the statement concluded.
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