Governor Uba Sani has approved the release of N4.289 billion for the immediate payment of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers in Kaduna State.
The funds cover obligations under the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme (Gratuities and Death Benefits) for both state and local government retirees.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, described the approval as another demonstration of the governor’s people-centred governance and commitment to the welfare of senior citizens.
“Governor Uba Sani remains deeply committed to the welfare of our senior citizens. This intervention goes beyond the settlement of liabilities; it is about restoring dignity, honouring years of meritorious service, and assuring our retirees and the families of deceased workers that their sacrifices will never be forgotten,” Maiyaki quoted the governor as saying.
The commissioner added that the latest disbursement brings the total amount paid for pensions and related benefits since the inception of the current administration to N17.796 billion, benefiting no fewer than 8,344 retirees and families of deceased workers.
“This decisive action underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and financial security of our senior citizens who devoted their productive years to public service,” he stated.
Maiyaki noted that the governor’s consistent interventions in the pension sector form part of broader reforms aimed at promoting fiscal discipline, transparency, and sustainability in public finance management.
He reassured that the state government will continue to implement prudent financial strategies to ensure timely settlement of pension obligations while safeguarding the long-term viability of the system.
The administration, he said, remains resolute in upholding the dignity of labour so that public servants can retire with a sense of fulfilment, security, and respect.
