{
  "id": 10482791,
  "title": "Kaduna Pensioners: ‘Uba Sani Is Committed To Our Welfare’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/kaduna-pensioners-uba-sani-is-committed-to-our-welfare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:56:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kaduna-pensioners-uba-sani-is-committed-to-our-welfare/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Kaduna State has commended Governor Uba Sani for his commitment to the welfare of pensioners. In a letter dated September 23rd, 2026, the union expressed gratitude to the Governor for releasing N3.659 billion to cover gratuity and death benefits for pensioners. The release included 1,339 beneficiaries under the Defined Benefit Scheme and Contributory Pension Scheme. The union acknowledged the Governor's previous cumulative payment of N21.455 billion to 9,683 beneficiaries since taking office in May 2023. They emphasized that pension payment is not a favor but an obligation. The Governor recently approved an additional N3.659 billion for pension, gratuities, and death benefits for retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State. This latest release covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including 210 Local Government retirees and 1,129 Local Government Council retirees. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, confirmed that the recent approval underscores the administration's commitment to addressing outstanding pension liabilities and strengthening the integrity of Kaduna State's pension system.",
  "summary": "Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has expressed gratitude to Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits. In a letter signed by Aboman Ladan and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the union noted that the Governor’s ‘’commitment to the welfare and dignity […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘Uba Sani is committed to our welfare’ – Kaduna pensioners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/uba-sani-is-committed-to-our-welfare-kaduna-pensioners",
        "published": "2026-09-28T13:16:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}