Kano Offices See Low Staff Turnout After Sallah Break
Government offices across Kano State experienced low worker turnout on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , as civil servants resumed duty following the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
The federal government had declared Monday, June 9 , and Tuesday, June 10 , as official holidays to mark the Festival of Sacrifice , observed by Muslims worldwide.
However, reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicate that most Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Kano metropolis saw only a handful of staff return early in the morning.
Mixed Scenes Across Kano Secretariats
At the Kano State Secretariat along Audu Bako Way , few workers were seen arriving as at 9:00 a.m. Those present were settling into their roles or engaging in informal discussions.
At the Gidan Murtala Secretariat , some senior officers held brief meetings with junior staff, but full operations did not resume immediately.
Attendance was equally low at the Federal Secretariat on Katsina Road , though a few departments showed signs of activity.
A civil servant, Malam Isa Musa , told NAN he returned early to ensure continuity in service delivery:
“I resumed by 8:30 a.m. to ensure we maintain our workflow.”
Another worker, Mrs Aisha Ismael , said she used the holiday for rest and family time:
“Now it’s time to return to work and serve the public.”
Local Government Secretariats Remain Quiet
The Kano Municipal Local Government Secretariat remained largely empty on resumption day, with only a small number of employees on duty—highlighting ongoing challenges with post-holiday discipline in the public sector.
This trend has been common in recent years, especially after major religious festivals like Eid-el-Fitr and Eid-el-Kabir .
Markets Reopen, Banks Function Amid Low Public Sector Activity
While government offices lagged behind, commercial banks in the city were already serving customers.
Security personnel were also seen managing entrances to various buildings, ensuring order despite the slow return of staff.
Across the city, markets and shops reopened , and business activities began picking up pace, showing more resilience than the public sector in the aftermath of the festival.
A Common Challenge in Public Sector Resumption
Despite calls for prompt resumption after national holidays, low turnout remains a recurring issue in Nigerian civil service, particularly in northern states like Kano .
Many citizens expect government workers to return to work with renewed energy after such breaks—but this year, the resumption appears to be more delayed and fragmented than expected.
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