Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved N3.659 billion for the payment of pension, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across the state and local government services. This latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The governor's administration has prioritized pension payments to ensure that those who devoted their years to public service receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity.
According to the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the approved N3.659 billion brings the cumulative pension payments by the Uba Sani administration to N21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since it assumed office in May 2023. This significant investment in pension payments demonstrates the governor's commitment to systematically addressing outstanding pension liabilities while strengthening the integrity and long-term sustainability of Kaduna state's pension system.
A breakdown of the 1,339 beneficiaries in the latest release shows that 210 Local Government retirees will receive N515 million under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Under the CPS, a combined N3.144 billion has been approved for 1,129 beneficiaries, comprising 402 retirees from the state service and 727 retirees from the local government councils. This distribution highlights the governor's efforts to cater to various categories of public servants.
The latest intervention underscores the administration's sustained commitment to addressing outstanding pension liabilities while strengthening the integrity and long-term sustainability of Kaduna state's pension system. Maiyaki emphasized that pension payment is not a favor but an obligation to retirees and the families of deceased public servants. The governor's administration has prioritized transparency and accountability in public financial management.
The intervention forms part of broader public financial management reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability, while establishing a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations. These reforms demonstrate the governor's commitment to responsible financial management and ensuring that public servants can look forward to retirement with greater financial security.
Governor Uba Sani remains committed to ensuring that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity. The governor's administration has made significant progress in addressing outstanding pension liabilities, and Maiyaki reaffirmed the governor's commitment to sustaining pension reforms and progressively addressing outstanding liabilities.
The governor's efforts to prioritize pension payments have provided relief to retirees and families of deceased public servants, who can now look forward to a more secure financial future. With a total of N21.455 billion paid out in three years, the Uba Sani administration has demonstrated its commitment to fulfilling its obligations to public servants.
Key points
- Governor Uba Sani approves N3.659 billion for 1,339 retirees and families of deceased public servants.
- The approval brings the cumulative pension payments by the Uba Sani administration to N21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries.
- The governor's administration prioritizes transparency and accountability in public financial management, focusing on strengthening fiscal discipline and sustainability.
