Jigawa pays over N783m terminal benefits
Jigawa state and local governments contributory pension scheme board says it has paid over N783 million as a terminal benefit to 375 retired civil servants in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the scheme, Mr Kamilu Musa, made this known at a press conference in Dutse.
He explained that the amount was the terminal pension for those who retired from service from July to September, 2022.
According to him, the amount being paid would cover retirement benefit, death pension and balance for the state civil service, local government councils’ service, and local education authorities.
The Executive Secretary of the scheme said the total of those who received death benefits was 23 in number and they were given over 18 million naira.
He said government would continue to ensure that the welfare of its workers, and the well-being of retirees after service are adequately catered for.
He pointed out that, Jigawa State is up-to-date in the payment of entitlements to retirees which includes those who died in active service.
The Pension Boss therefore, commended Governor Badaru Abubukar for his untiring support and cooperation to the scheme.
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