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Gov Uba Sani orders release of N3.8bn for payment of gratuity, death benefits

 By Achadu Gabriel, kaduna

Governor Uba Sani has ordered the release  of N3.8 billion to the Kaduna State Pension Bureau for immediate payment of gratuities, death benefits and accrued rights in the Contributory Pension Scheme. 

The order was given by the Governor on compassionate grounds, after considering the passionate pleas of the pensioners and families of deceased civil servants, who complained that the ongoing verification exercise has impacted negatively on their living conditions, a statement yesterday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibraheem Musa, has revealed.

Governor Uba Sani, while restating the fact that the verification exercise is aimed at weeding out “ghost” pensioners from the payroll in order to curtail the frittering away of the State’s meagre resources, however ordered the Pension Bureau to immediately commence the payment of pensioners.

The Governor assured pensioners  of his unwavering commitment to their welfare. He said that it is in furtherance of this commitment,  that he is determined to clean up the payroll to ensure seamless and uninterrupted payment of monthly pensions.  Governor Uba Sani noted  that   the senior citizens devoted their lives to the service of Kaduna State and must be given all the needed  support  to make them happy in retirement.

The Governor further assured of the speedy completion of the verification exercise,  so that Kaduna State pensioners will enjoy uninterrupted payment. He thanked the pensioners for their patience, understanding and continued support to his administration. 

Since assuming office in May 2023, Governor Uba Sani has paid gratuities, death benefits and accrued rights to the tune of N6.6 billion.

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