Kano: Top govt worker returns N4.7m mistakenly credited to his bank account

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  • Alhaji Lamin Muktar Hassan, Deputy Managing Director of Kano State’s REMASAB, returned over N4.7 million mistakenly credited to his account, showcasing integrity and professionalism
  • Despite financial challenges, Hassan quickly realized the payment error and reported it to the Ministry of Finance and Accountant Generals Office, ensuring the funds were returned
  • Hassans actions, guided by a sense of responsibility as a Kano indigene, have earned praise, highlighting the importance of ethical conduct and accountability in public service

Patriotic Kano Govt Worker Returns N4.7m Mistakenly Credited To His Bank AccountSource: TwitterThis payment matched the arrears I had been owed for December 2024, but it didnt include my actual January salary. It was clearly a mistake, and I knew I had to take immediate action,” Hassan explained.”I immediately contacted the relevant authorities to report the overpayment. I didnt want to take what didnt belong to me. I returned the full amount and even obtained a receipt to confirm the return,” Hassan said.”As a proud Kano indigene, I believe its my responsibility to ensure that public funds are used properly. “Even though I had less than 10% of that amount in my account and hadnt received my actual salary yet, I knew returning the money was the right thing to do,” he said. Driver returns N1.2m left in his car

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