By Gloria Ikibah
The Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to offset 21years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees and this essential payment emphasises the Bago-led administration’s dedication to the welfare of retired civil servants of the state.
In addition to settling these long-standing arrears, the state government has also paid N20,000 wage award to civil servants across the board for the second time in two months, this is even as the government is also addressing all outstanding leave grants that have been pending since 2018.
This gesture is a significant step towards alleviating the financial burden on retirees, some of whom have not received their pensions for over nine years, leading to a considerable backlog.
The current administration is furthermore committed to ensuring that pension payments are made on time going forward, to prevent similar situations in the future.
Governor Umaru Bago has therefore issued a stern warning against any attempts to alter the serial numbers and files of beneficiaries, stating that anyone found guilty of such actions will face severe consequences.
Naijablitznews reports that the payment process is set to continue in batches, beginning with retirees from the local government areas.