Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the release of N4.289 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retired civil servants and the families of deceased workers across state and local government services.
The funding covers obligations under both the Contributory Pension Scheme (accrued rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme (gratuities and death benefits).
The move is part of the administration’s broader effort to clear outstanding liabilities and strengthen social protection for senior citizens.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the initiative was described as a reflection of Governor Sani’s people-centred governance.
“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 said.
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The commissioner noted that the latest disbursement reinforces ongoing efforts to address pension backlogs and rebuild trust in the system.
“With this release, the cumulative sum paid since the inception of the current administration has reached N17.796 billion, benefiting no fewer than 8,344 retirees and families of deceased workers,” he said.
Maiyaki further emphasised that the governor’s interventions in the pension sector are part of wider governance reforms aimed at promoting fiscal discipline, transparency and sustainability in public finance management.
He reassured that the Kaduna State Government will continue implementing prudent financial strategies and institutional reforms to guarantee timely settlement of pension obligations while safeguarding the long-term viability of the system.
The administration, he added, remains resolute in upholding the dignity of labour and ensuring that public servants retire with a sense of fulfilment, security and respect.