Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved N3.659 billion for the payment of pensions, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants. This latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and eligible families 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 Contributory Pension Scheme, 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 targeted approach ensures that pension payments are made to those who need them most.
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. This move is 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.
Governor Uba Sani's administration has made significant progress in pension payments since assuming office. The governor remains committed to ensuring that public servants can look forward to retirement with greater financial security, dignity, and peace of mind. Pension payment, according to Maiyaki, is not a favor but an obligation to retirees and the families of deceased public servants.
The Commissioner reaffirmed Governor Uba Sani's commitment to sustaining pension reforms, progressively addressing outstanding liabilities, and ensuring that public servants can retire with dignity. The governor's efforts aim to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations, providing relief to retirees and their families.
The Uba Sani administration's focus on pension payments and reforms is part of a broader effort to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency in Kaduna State. By prioritizing pension payments, the governor is demonstrating his commitment to the well-being of public servants and their families.
Key points
- Governor Uba Sani has approved N3.659 billion for pension payments to 1,339 beneficiaries in Kaduna State.
- The Uba Sani administration has paid a total of N21.455 billion in pension payments since May 2023.
- The governor's efforts aim to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations in Kaduna State.
