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 was contained in a circular dated September 23, 2026, issued by the Head of the Civil Service, Malami Shekare, 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 to work or staying away from their duty posts without official communication or approval.
He said the approved working hours were provided for under Chapter 13, Section 4, Sub-section 140122 of the Public Service Rules, 2021 Edition. He urged workers to be punctual at their duty posts and comply strictly with the prescribed working hours, adding that any absence or lateness must be officially communicated to and approved by the appropriate authority.
Shekare 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.
