Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State 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. This latest approval brings the total number of beneficiaries to 1,339, including retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The approval was announced by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki.
The approved amount covers 210 Local Government retirees who will receive N515 million under the Defined Benefit Scheme. Additionally, N3.144 billion has been approved for 1,129 beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme. These beneficiaries comprise 402 retirees from the State Service and 727 retirees from the Local Government Councils. According to Maiyaki, the total number of beneficiaries covered by the latest approval is 1,339, with 210 under the Defined Benefit Scheme and 1,129 under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
The latest intervention by the Governor Uba Sani administration underscores its sustained commitment to systematically address 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. The reforms also aim to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.
Since assuming office in May 2023, the Uba Sani administration has paid a cumulative N21.455 billion to 9,683 beneficiaries. The latest approval brings the total number of beneficiaries under the current administration to 9,683. This development has been hailed as a significant step towards addressing the pension liabilities in the state.
Governor Uba Sani has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity. Maiyaki clarified that pension payment is not a favor but an obligation to retirees and the families of deceased public servants. The Governor's commitment to sustaining pension reforms and progressively addressing outstanding liabilities has been reaffirmed.
The pension reforms in Kaduna State aim to provide greater financial security, dignity, and peace of mind for public servants. The current administration has made significant progress in addressing the pension liabilities, and the latest approval is a testament to its commitment to this cause. The Governor's efforts have been commended by various stakeholders, who see this as a positive development for the state.
The Kaduna State Government's efforts to address pension liabilities are part of a broader strategy to improve public financial management. The reforms aim to promote fiscal discipline, transparency, and accountability in the state's financial dealings. By prioritizing pension payments, the Governor Uba Sani administration is demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of public servants and their families.
Key points
- Governor Uba Sani has approved N3.659 billion for 1,339 retirees and families of deceased public servants in Kaduna State.
- The approval brings the cumulative pension payments by the Uba Sani administration to N21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since May 2023.
- The Kaduna State Government aims to strengthen the integrity and long-term sustainability of the state's pension system through its reforms.
