Kano State Government Explains Double Salary Payments Due to Technical Glitch
The Kano State Government has directed the recovery of duplicate July 2026 salary payments mistakenly credited to some civil servants, attributing the incident to a technical glitch during the salary payment process. According to reporting by Daily Post Nigeria, the government explained that the issue resulted from 'a technical issue on the part of the bank.' This directive was contained in a notice signed by Abdulhadi Hamza, Deputy Director, KIPPIS, for the Kano State Accountant General and dated July 26, 2026.
The affected bank is currently making efforts to reverse the duplicate payments directly from the accounts of workers who received the duplicate salaries. 'The concerned bank is currently making efforts to reverse the duplicate payments directly from the affected accounts,' the notice stated. The government added that where the bank is unable to recover the excess payment through the reversal process, affected workers would be formally notified and guided on the appropriate procedure for refunding the overpaid amount.
‘The concerned bank is currently making efforts to reverse the duplicate payments directly from the accounts of workers who received the duplicate salaries,' the notice stated. The government appealed for patience and cooperation from civil servants as efforts continue to resolve the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the next steps if the bank cannot recover the excess payment?
If the affected bank is unable to reverse the duplicate payments, workers will be formally notified and guided on the appropriate procedure for refunding the overpaid amount. The government has instructed patience from all civil servants.