Kebbi orders civil servants to observe full working hours

The Kebbi State Government has directed civil servants across the state to observe official working hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and warned 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 in Birnin Kebbi.

Shekare said the government had observed that some civil servants were reporting late 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. The Head of Service directed workers to be punctual and comply strictly with the approved schedule.

He added that any lateness or absence must be communicated to, and approved by, the appropriate authority. Heads of ministries, departments and agencies were instructed to bring the circular to the attention of their staff and ensure compliance. The circular was addressed to senior government officials including the Chief of Staff to the Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, commissioners, permanent secretaries and the heads of commissions, boards and parastatals.