Uba Sani, the governor of Kaduna state.
Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, has approved the release of N3.8 billion to the state’s pension bureau for the immediate payment of gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights under the contributory pension scheme.
In a statement on Monday, Ibraheem Musa, Sani’s chief press secretary (CPS), said the approval was granted on compassionate grounds following pleas from pensioners and families of deceased civil servants.
He said the pensioners had expressed concerns about the negative impact of the ongoing verification exercise on their living conditions.
Musa reiterated that the verification exercise is intended to remove “ghost” pensioners from the payroll to prevent the wastage of the state’s limited resources.
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He added that the governor directed the pension bureau to begin payments to pensioners immediately.
According to the CPS, Sani assured pensioners of his unwavering commitment to their welfare, adding that the payroll cleanup is part of his efforts to ensure seamless and uninterrupted monthly pension payments.
He noted that the governor acknowledged the dedication of senior citizens to the service of Kaduna state and stressed the importance of supporting them in retirement.
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He said Sani also promised the swift completion of the verification exercise to ensure uninterrupted pension payments.
According to the statement, since taking office in May 2023, the governor has disbursed N6.6 billion meant for the payment of gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights.
