Uba Sani Approves Disbursement of ₦2.3bn to Retirees, Families of Deceased Workers 

John Shiklam in Kaduna 

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has approved the release of ₦2.3billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers in the state.

In a statement, yesterday, in Kaduna, the commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, said the disbursement included payments under both the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and the legacy Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).

According to him, the latest release brings the total amount paid by the current administration in 2025 to ₦6.6 billion, bringing cumulative pension-related disbursements over the past two years to ₦13.5 billion.

The statement reiterated government’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of pensioners, describing their wellbeing as a top priority. 

The commissioner noted that, “Timely and consistent payments are part of measures designed to alleviate the economic burden faced by senior citizens.”

Providing further details on the disbursement, the Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Pension Bureau,  Ibrahim Balarabe, disclosed that a total of 661 beneficiaries across both state and Local Government Service would benefit from the current tranche. 

“Of the total amount, ₦1.7 billion has been earmarked for the Accrued Rights of 511 retirees under the CPS, while ₦585 million will be disbursed as gratuities and death benefits to 315 pensioners and next-of-kin under the DBS,” Balarabe said. 

He  further clarified that “the Accrued Rights of CPS retirees will be credited directly into their respective Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs) maintained by their Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs).