DIPLOMAN TIMES

The Kaduna State Government has approved ₦3.659 billion for pension, gratuities and death benefits covering 1,339 retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants under the state's Defined Benefit and Contributory Pension Schemes.

The approval was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, who said the latest payment covers beneficiaries across Kaduna State and Local Government Services. The latest release includes 210 Local Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme and 1,129 beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme.

According to the breakdown, ₦515 million has been approved for the 210 Local Government retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme. A further ₦3.144 billion is allocated under the Contributory Pension Scheme to 402 State Service retirees and 727 Local Government retirees.

Maiyaki said the latest approval brings cumulative pension payments under the administration of Governor Uba Sani to ₦21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since May 2023. The statement presents the latest payment as part of efforts to address outstanding pension liabilities.

The commissioner also linked the intervention to broader public financial management reforms involving fiscal discipline, transparency and accountability. He said the administration intends to establish a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.

The state government said the latest approval is intended to provide retirees and families of deceased public servants with their entitlements. The source provides the approved amounts and beneficiary breakdown but does not specify the date on which individual beneficiaries will receive the funds.