Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retirees with the commencement of the third phase of pension payments amounting to N5 billion.
This initiative brings the total amount disbursed to pensioners under his administration to a whooping N16 billion in the last one and half year.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor announced that the latest phase is part of efforts to alleviate the plight of retirees who have devoted decades of service to the state.
During the first phase of payments, Governor Yusuf allocated N6 billion to the Kano State Pension Trust Fund, specifically targeting retirees below Grade Level 10.
The second phase saw an additional N5 billion disbursed to pensioners who had served the state for 35 years.
Speaking on the development, Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s resolve to settle all outstanding pension and gratuity benefits owed to retirees in Kano.
He assured that each retiree would receive their entitlements without delay, emphasizing that their sacrifices and contributions to the state would not be forgotten.
“This administration remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by our retirees. We will continue to prioritize their welfare and ensure that all outstanding benefits are fully paid.
“Every retiree will receive their dues in a timely and transparent manner,” the governor pledged.
The third phase of payments is a significant milestone in Governor Yusuf’s efforts to restore confidence in the state’s pension system and improve the welfare of Kano’s retirees.
The State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa said so far, a whooping N16 billion was injected into the payment of retirees and death benefits.
“We Reviewed pension allowances from N5000 to N20,000. Consistent payment of salaries is a testimony, the governor believes in the well-being of the State.
Kano Governor disbures N16 billion to pensioners, flags off third phase with N5bn