Kaduna State Approves N3.659 Billion for Pension Payments to Retirees
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What happened
Governor Uba Sani approved N3.659 billion to cover pension, gratuity, and death benefits for retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State and Local Government Services. The approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including those under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. The payments add to the administration’s cumulative disbursements to N21.455 billion since the Governor took office in May 2023.
Why it matters
The payments fulfill the state government's stated obligation to its former public servants. The funds are earmarked for various tiers of government employees, including local government retirees. The disbursements are part of broader public financial management aimed at addressing outstanding pension liabilities.
Governor Sani's administration in Kaduna State is managing compensation for affected parties.
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Who's involved
- Kaduna StateThe state government responsible for overseeing local government services and approving payments.
- Uba SaniThe Governor who formally approved the pension payments.
- local governmentThe local government tier that receives payments for its retirees.
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The entities involved
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local government
lowest tier of administration within a sovereign state
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Kaduna State
state in Nigeria
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Uba Sani
Nigerian politician
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