Kano State Government has made significant strides in clearing the backlog of gratuity and death benefits owed to retirees. Governor Abba Yusuf announced that N32 billion of the N48 billion debt has been settled, with the recent payment of N5 billion bringing the total to six tranches. ¹ ²
The governor expressed his administration’s commitment to clearing the remaining N16 billion balance before year-end, aiming to alleviate the hardships faced by retirees and their families. “This initiative not only alleviates hardship but also reaffirms our promise to restore trust in government and uphold social justice,” Yusuf stated.
The Nigeria Union of Pensioners has praised the governor’s efforts, with some pensioners pledging their support for his 2027 re-election bid. Would you like to know more about the impact of this payment on retirees or the government’s plan to clear the outstanding balance?