The Kaduna State Government has approved the release of ₦4.289 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits owed to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers, Peak Newspaper reports.
The approval was granted by Governor Uba Sani, according to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, who said the disbursement forms part of ongoing efforts to clear outstanding pension liabilities in the state.
The payment covers obligations under both the Contributory Pension Scheme, particularly accrued rights, as well as gratuities and death benefits under the Defined Benefit Scheme.
Government officials noted that the move is aimed at easing the financial burden on retirees and restoring confidence in the pension system, while also reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens and families of deceased workers.
With the latest release, total pension-related disbursements by the current administration have risen to about ₦17.796 billion, benefiting more than 8,300 retirees and next-of-kin across the state.
The state government emphasized that the intervention is part of broader reforms focused on improving fiscal discipline, strengthening transparency and ensuring the long-term sustainability of pension payments, while assuring that the welfare of pensioners remains a top priority.
