Uba Sani approves N3.659bn for retirees, pays N21.455bn in three years
Governor Uba Sani has approved N3.659 billion for the payment of pension, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State and Local Government Services. Disclosing the approval in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the Governor said the latest approval covers […] Uba Sani approves N3.659bn…
Governor Uba Sani has allocated N3.659 billion to cover pension, gratuities, and death benefits for retirees and families of deceased public servants in Kaduna State. This recent approval brings the total pension payments by the Uba Sani administration to N21.455 billion, benefiting 9,683 individuals since his administration began in May 2023.
The latest release includes 1,339 beneficiaries, comprising 210 Local Government retirees and 1,129 others under the Defined Benefit Scheme and Contributory Pension Scheme, respectively. The Governor emphasized that pension payments are not favors but obligations to retirees and families of deceased public servants. The intervention underscores the administration's commitment to addressing outstanding pension liabilities and strengthening the pension system's integrity and sustainability.
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