The Governor of Yobe state Mai Mala Buni has approved over N708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state, approval granted following the successful screening of the third batch of pensioners in the 17 local government councils of the state.
Penpushing reports that Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed, made this known during an interview, adding that the benefits would be made directly into the beneficiaries’ accounts, while deceased retirees would be paid through their next-of-kin.
‘The payment would no doubt support the livelihood of the retirees, especially for a decent life in retirement. It would be recalled that Gov. Buni had in November 2023 approved an upward review of the monthly standing payment of gratuities from N100 million to N200 million’, he said.
‘The governor said the review of gratuity payments was aimed at covering more beneficiaries every month. The review also provides an opportunity to ensure timely payment of benefits to retired workers in the state to support their lives in retirement’, Mohammed added
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