Borno State Government Releases N1b for Payment of Pension Arrears.

Borno State Government has released N1 billion for payment of 34 months pension arrears owed retired workers in the state.

Chairman of Borno State chapter of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Bulama Abiso, made the disclosure yesterday while commending Governor Babagana Zulum for the release of the N1 billion which will be used to clear the 34 months pension arrears owed retired workers in the state.

Describing the gesture as a “welcome development”, Abiso said the state government had adopted proactive measures to address the nagging problems militating against prompt payment of pension and gratuities to workers in the state.

He also commended the governor for directing the payment of pension to 237 deceased pensioners, whose payments were suspended due to biometric verification.