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 approval brings the cumulative pension payments by the administration to N21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since it assumed office in May 2023. The latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants.
The approved funds will be distributed to 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, comprising 402 retirees from the State Service and 727 retirees from the Local Government Councils. This move is part of the administration's efforts to ensure that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity.
According to the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the intervention forms 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. Governor Uba Sani's administration has prioritized pension payment, considering it an obligation to retirees and the families of deceased public servants, not a favor.
The Commissioner reaffirmed Governor Sani's commitment to sustaining pension reforms, progressively addressing outstanding liabilities, and ensuring that public servants can look forward to retirement with greater financial security, dignity, and peace of mind. The administration's efforts have resulted in the payment of N21.455 billion to 9,683 beneficiaries since May 2023, demonstrating its commitment to fulfilling its obligations to retirees.
The breakdown of the 1,339 beneficiaries in the latest release shows that 210 are under the Defined Benefit Scheme, while 1,129 are under the Contributory Pension Scheme. This move is expected to bring relief to the beneficiaries and their families, who have been waiting for their entitlements. The administration's timely intervention will also help to boost the morale of public servants, who can now look forward to a more secure retirement.
Governor Uba Sani's administration has made significant strides in ensuring that pension obligations are met in a timely and transparent manner. The latest approval is a testament to the administration's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of retirees and public servants. The Commissioner for Information and Culture emphasized that pension payment is a critical aspect of public financial management, and the administration will continue to prioritize it.
The Kaduna State government's efforts to prioritize pension payment and reform the pension system have been commended by various stakeholders. The administration's commitment to transparency and accountability in pension management has helped to build trust among public servants and retirees. With the latest approval, the administration has demonstrated its resolve to ensure that retirees receive their entitlements with dignity.
Key points
- Governor Uba Sani's administration has approved N21.455 billion for 9,683 beneficiaries since May 2023.
- The latest approval of N3.659 billion covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants.
- The administration's efforts aim to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.
