Kaduna Governor Sani Approves N2.3bn For Payment Of Retirees, Deceased Workers’ Families
The Governor of Kaduna State Senator Uba Sani, has given an approval for the release of ₦2.321 billion to settle pension entitlements, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state.
According to the Commissioner of Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, the disbursement covers accrued rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
This means Kaduna State has now paid out ₦6.678bn in 2025 and a total of ₦13.5bn in the last two years of the present administration.
While prioritizing the welfare of pensioners, Maiyaki, says the government will continue to emphasize regular and timely payments to ease the hard ship of senior citizens.
According to the Executive Secretary, Ibrahim Balarabe – Kaduna State Pension Bureau, the latest batch will benefit 661 retirees and families across state and local governments — with ₦1.736bn for Accrued Rights of 511 retirees under the CPS, and ₦585m for gratuities and death benefits to 315 pensioners and next-of-kin under the DBS.
The bureau further explained that for those under the Contributory Pension Scheme, their accrued rights will be credited directly into their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) with their respective Pension Fund Administrators, while pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme will soon be invited for screening and verification before payment.
It also stated that Governor Sani has consistently maintained that ensuring dignity for retirees is not just a statutory obligation, but a moral responsibility of government.
This approval, the statement said, further underscores the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the livelihoods of pensioners, upholding their rights, and strengthening the trust of the Kaduna workforce.
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