Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved N3.659 billion for the payment of pensions, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants in the state and Local Government Service.
The approval was disclosed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki.
According to him, the latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, comprising retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS).
Maiyaki said the N3.659 billion approval brings the total pension payments made by the Uba Sani administration to N21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since it assumed office in May 2023.
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Breakdown of Beneficiaries
The commissioner said 210 local government retirees would receive N515 million under the Defined Benefit Scheme.
Under the Contributory Pension Scheme, a combined N3.144 billion had been approved for 1,129 beneficiaries, comprising 402 retirees from the state service and 727 retirees from the local government councils.
Maiyaki said 210 of the 1,339 beneficiaries covered by the latest approval were under the Defined Benefit Scheme, while 1,129 were under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Government’s Commitment
The commissioner said the latest intervention underscored the administration’s sustained commitment to systematically addressing outstanding pension liabilities while strengthening the integrity and long-term sustainability of Kaduna State’s pension system.
He explained that the intervention was part of broader public financial management reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, transparency and accountability, as well as establishing a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.
“Governor Uba Sani remains committed to ensuring that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity.
“Pension payment is not a favour; it is an obligation to our retirees and the families of deceased public servants,” Maiyaki stated.
The commissioner reaffirmed the governor’s commitment to sustaining pension reforms, progressively addressing outstanding liabilities.
He ensured that public servants could look forward to retirement with greater financial security, dignity and peace of mind.
