Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, has approved the release of 2.321 Billion Naira for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state.
Commissioner of Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, says the disbursement covers accrued rights under the contributory pension scheme and gratuity/death benefits under the old defined benefit scheme.
He, therefore, stated that the welfare of pensioners remains a top priority of the government, stressing that regular and timely payments will continue to ease the hardship of senior citizens.