The Kwara State Government has warned that no salary and bonuses would be paid to public sector workers without valid Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) numbers. This is even at the State Government insisted that no worker will receive salary or bonuses for November 2024 without producing residency number.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Press Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Babatunde Abdulrasheed on Monday.
Abdulrasheed noted that KWSRRA is empowered by law to have relevant data of every resident in the state. He stated that KWSRRA allocates unique identities to each person for effective planning, resource management, service delivery, and public safety, among others.
“In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource administration, a directive had since been issued mandating all state employees, including those across the 16 Local Government Areas, to complete their registration with KWSRRA.”
Quoting the Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru, he said, “Effective November 2024, workers who have not registered will not receive salary payments or bonuses.
“The KWSRRA registration is a vital step toward establishing a comprehensive and accurate database that enables us to serve Kwara State residents more effectively.
“Ensuring that every state worker is registered strengthens our payroll system. Enhances service delivery and builds trust in our processes,” he said.
The statement quoted Dr. Nuru as saying that the initiative will play a key role in resource management and planning within the state.
“The integrity of our data impacts all our financial and administrative systems. A complete database helps us make informed decisions. Allocate resources efficiently and ensure that every eligible worker is compensated fairly and accurately.”
“All state employees who have not yet registered are urged to promptly visit the nearest KWSRRA registration centre to complete their enrollment.
“By following this directive, Kwara State is working to establish a more efficient and equitable system for its workforce and residents alike,” the statement added.
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