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Gov Eno approves N2.7bn for payment of gratuities to retired teachers,others

By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has authorized the release of an additional N2.7bn for the payment of gratuities and other entitlements to retired workers and leave grant for primary school teachers and retired civil servants.
This would bring to N14.7bn, the total amount the Governor has released as gratuities and leave grants since coming to office nine months ago.
A breakdown of the approval showed that N725 millio  for 2023 leave grant for primary school teachers and N500 million for the payment of gratuity for primary school teachers.
Others include N500 million for the National Union of Local Government Employees ( NULGE) and N975 million for the payment of gratuity for retired State civil servants.
Eno had previously authorized the release of  N12bn for the same purpose, coming at a time of harsh economic times affecting the nation.
Analysts have described this as a wellcome development and is expected to bring huge relief for the retired and serving workers.

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