Kaduna and Bauchi states approve billions for retiree pensions and gratuities

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has approved ₦3.659 billion for the payment of pensions, gratuities, and death benefits. This latest disbursement targets 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and families of deceased public servants under both the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme.

According to the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, this approval brings the total pension payments made by the Sani administration to ₦21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since May 2023. The funds include ₦515 million for 210 local government retirees and ₦3.144 billion for 1,129 beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

In a separate development, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has released ₦10 billion to clear a backlog of gratuities owed to retired civil servants spanning from 2012 to 2026. The administration stated the funds were appropriated to address both current liabilities and significant debts inherited from previous governments.