By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi
Reprieve may have come the way of Pensioners in Benue State following N1.2 billion remittance into the retirement account of the Benue State Government to off-set pensions and Gratuities owed retirees in the state.
The Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom who gave this indication at a church service on Sunday noted that the said amount would soon be paid to them.
Ortom contended that the present government inherited a colossal sum of N68 billion from previous administrations as pensions and Gratuities, stating that he has paid N40 billion to retired workers.
The Governor assured that with the Pension Commission Law, Pensions and Gratuities of the retirees would be paid on a regular basis.
He enjoined the people of Benue State not to relent in their prayers to God to end attacks and killings of the people, assuring that he would continue to do his best despite daunting challenges rocking the state.
