Kebbi warns civil servants against lateness, absenteeism

File photo: Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris.

The Kebbi State Government has directed civil servants across the state to strictly observe the official working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, warning against lateness and absenteeism.

The directive, according to a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, was contained in a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service, Malami Shekare, dated September 23, 2026, from the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi.

Shekare said the directive followed observations that some civil servants had developed the habit of reporting late for work or staying away from their duty posts without official communication or approval.

He said, “The approved official working hours for the State Civil Service are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and all civil servants are expected to strictly adhere to them.”

The Head of Service added that the prescribed working hours were provided for under Chapter 13, Section 4, Sub-section 140122 of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition.

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He directed civil servants to “be punctual at their duty posts and comply strictly with the approved working hours.”

Shekare further warned that any absence or lateness must be officially communicated to and approved by the appropriate authority.

“Any absence from duty or lateness must be officially communicated to, and approved by, the appropriate authority,” he said.

He also directed heads of ministries, departments and agencies to bring the circular to the attention of their staff and ensure strict compliance.

The circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff, Government House; Director, Deputy Governor’s Office; Secretary to the State Government; commissioners; permanent secretaries; and chief executives of commissions, boards and parastatals across the state.