03/02/2026
PRESS RELEASE
KATSINA STATE COMMENCES 2026 STAFF SCREENING AND BIOMETRIC UPDATE EXERCISE.
The Katsina State Government has commenced the 2026 Staff Screening and Biometric Verification Exercise for the State Workforce as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen accountability, transparency, and effective personnel management within the civil service.
The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Abdullahi Garba Faskari, disclosed this during the flag-off of the exercise, where he expressed satisfaction with the conduct and organization of the Screening and Verification Committee.
He noted that the exercise is crucial to determining the actual and genuine workforce of the state and ensuring accurate personnel data for government planning and fiscal responsibility.
However, it has been observed that some individuals scheduled for verification have failed to present themselves for the screening exercise. The Katsina State Government wishes to emphasize that the screening and biometric verification exercise is mandatory and compulsory for all civil servants without exception.
The Chairman of the Katsina State Government Committee for the Conduct of the 2026 Biometric Verification and Audit Exercise, Dr. Abdullahi Abubakar Gagare, confirmed that the committee has taken note of this development and has formally engaged with the Head of Service on the issue. He stressed that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure full compliance, in line with civil service rules and regulations.
Dr. Gagare further explained that the exercise is expected to cover over 20,900 civil servants across the Katsina State Civil Service and the 34 Local Government Areas of the state. He assured that the committee remains committed to fairness, transparency, and professionalism throughout the process.
Also speaking, the Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Falalu Bawale, described the verification exercise as a routine and necessary civil service procedure and urged all civil servants to cooperate fully with the committee to enable it successfully discharge its mandate.
Upon completion of the exercise, the Screening Committee will compile and submit a comprehensive report to the Katsina State Government for review and appropriate action.
The Katsina State Government reiterates its commitment to prudent
and biometric verification exercise.
P.R.O
Aisha Murtala Yakubu