Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion for the settlement of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state.
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The disbursement covers accrued rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
According to the state’s Commissioner of Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, with this latest payment, Kaduna State has now paid out a total of ₦6.678 billion in 2025 alone and ₦13.5 billion in the last two years of the present administration.
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Ibrahim Balarabe, confirmed that the latest batch will benefit 661 retirees and families across state and local governments.
₦1.736 billion is earmarked for Accrued Rights of 511 retirees under the CPS.
₦585 million is allocated for gratuities and death benefits to 315 pensioners and next-of-kin under the DBS.
The Pension Bureau explained that accrued rights for those under the Contributory Pension Scheme will be credited directly into their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) with their Pension Fund Administrators. Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme will be invited for screening and verification before payment.
Maiyaki stressed that the welfare of pensioners remains a top priority, stating that Governor Sani has consistently maintained that ensuring dignity for retirees is not just a statutory obligation, but a moral responsibility of the government.
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