Kaduna State Governor,Senator Uba Sani has approved the release of N3.1 Billion as gratuity for retirees and death benefits for families of the deceased under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Lawal Shehu, on Thursday.
The statement said the move was in tandem with Governor Sani’s commitment to easing the hardship faced by the elderly, who are among the state’s most vulnerable.
The statement also said, “Governor Sani remains committed to ensuring that upon retirement, workers who have served Kaduna State diligently have full access to what is rightfully theirs.
“The Kaduna State Government, through the State Pension Bureau, is resolute in ensuring the continuity of the release of these payments for gratuity and death benefits to beneficiaries in the state.
“The release of these funds will aid in ameliorating the ripple effects of current economic realities, especially for the elderly who have retired from active service.
“The State Pension Bureau will release the full list and details of beneficiaries in the coming days, the statement declared.
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