The Yobe State Government has fulfilled its commitment to workers' welfare by paying over N6 billion in pension and gratuity to 4,271 local government retirees and beneficiaries. This move reaffirms the administration's dedication to settling outstanding obligations to those who have dedicated their years to public service. The payment is a significant milestone in the government's efforts to address the welfare of retirees and their families.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Mohammed Goje, disclosed this information when he received members of the Committee on Local Government Staff Pension and Gratuity Payment. The committee was briefed on their activities since its reconstitution in July 2022 by Governor Mai Mala Buni. The committee's mandate is to verify local government retirees and next-of-kin of deceased employees to facilitate the processing and payment of their legitimate pension and gratuity entitlements.
The verification, screening, and processing exercise conducted by the committee has resulted in the payment of over N6 billion to 4,271 beneficiaries. These beneficiaries comprise living retirees and families of deceased local government workers. The committee's efforts have ensured that only genuine retirees and legitimate next-of-kin received their entitlements. The exercise was guided by transparency, fairness, and due diligence.
Dr. Goje commended Governor Buni for prioritizing the welfare of retirees and families of deceased employees. He described the intervention as a fulfillment of the government's obligations to those who dedicated their productive years to public service. The SSG also praised members of the committee for their diligence and commitment to ensuring that the exercise complied with due process.
The committee, which comprises representatives of various unions and government departments, explained that the verification process was designed to protect the integrity of the exercise and prevent fraudulent claims. Beneficiaries underwent necessary screening to ensure that only genuine claims were processed. The committee's efforts have ensured that the payment process was transparent and fair.
The SSG urged the committee to sustain its transparency and diligence in identifying and processing genuine beneficiaries for payment. He assured the committee of the state government's continued commitment to addressing outstanding pension and gratuity obligations within available resources and established procedures. The government remains dedicated to supporting retirees and their families.
The payment of N6 billion in pension and gratuity to 4,271 local government retirees and beneficiaries is a testament to the Yobe State Government's commitment to workers' welfare. The government's efforts have brought relief to retirees and their families, who have been waiting for their entitlements. The committee's work has ensured that the payment process was fair, transparent, and efficient.
Key points
- The Yobe State Government has paid over N6 billion in pension and gratuity to 4,271 local government retirees and beneficiaries.
- The payment is a fulfillment of the government's obligations to workers who dedicated their years to public service.
- The verification process was guided by transparency, fairness, and due diligence to ensure that only genuine retirees and legitimate next-of-kin received their entitlements.
