Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved ₦3.659 billion for the payment of pension, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across the state. 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 settling outstanding pension liabilities.
The approved funds will be distributed to 210 Local Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme, who will receive ₦515 million. Additionally, ₦3.144 billion has been approved for 1,129 beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme, comprising 402 retirees from the State Service and 727 from Local Government Councils. This move demonstrates the administration's commitment to addressing pension obligations.
Since assuming office in May 2023, the Uba Sani administration has cumulatively paid ₦21.455 billion to 9,683 beneficiaries. This latest approval brings the total number of beneficiaries to 1,339, with 210 under the Defined Benefit Scheme and 1,129 under the Contributory Pension Scheme. The governor's administration has made significant progress in settling pension liabilities.
Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, disclosed the approval in a statement, highlighting the administration's sustained commitment to addressing outstanding pension liabilities. The intervention forms part of broader public financial management reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability. These reforms aim to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.
Governor Uba Sani's administration has prioritized pension reforms, progressively addressing outstanding liabilities and ensuring public servants can look forward to retirement with greater financial security, dignity, and peace of mind. Maiyaki emphasized that pension payment is not a favor but an obligation to retirees and the families of deceased public servants. The administration remains committed to ensuring that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements.
The ₦3.659 billion approval is a testament to the governor's commitment to systematically addressing outstanding pension liabilities while strengthening the integrity and long-term sustainability of Kaduna State's pension system. This move is expected to bring relief to retirees and families of deceased public servants who have been waiting for their entitlements.
With this latest approval, Governor Uba Sani's administration has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability in public financial management. The administration's efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and establish a sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations are expected to have a positive impact on the state's pension system.
Key points
- - The Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani administration has approved ₦3.659 billion for 1,339 retirees and families of deceased public servants. - The total pension payments under the Uba Sani administration have reached ₦21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries. - The administration remains committed to sustaining pension reforms and progressively addressing outstanding liabilities.
