Gov Yusuf Earmarks N4bn for Second Batch of Pension, Gratuity

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano

The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has allocated an additional five billion naira for the disbursement of a second installment of pension gratuity to retired workers in the state.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf announced this decision at the commencement of the 14th State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House yesterday.

He said: “It is worth noting that last year, the government disbursed six billion naira to settle outstanding payments for thousands of retirees who had not received their entitlements during the previous eight years of the immediate-past administration.

“These payments were made to support retirees and bring joy to their lives, as many had endured years of waiting without receiving their rightful dues despite their dedicated service to the state during their working years.”

According to him, the state government is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of civil servants and retirees in the state.

Governor Yusuf also discussed the preparations for clearing drainages in the Kano metropolis in anticipation of the rainy season, and instructed the interim management officers of local government areas to make similar arrangements.

A high-powered committee led by the deputy governor was established to oversee the de-silting of drainages across all 44 local government areas in the state to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

The governor however, urged the people of the state to be patient as the government works tirelessly to address the challenges of water scarcity despite challenges of inconsistent power supply that hinder the smooth operation of the state Water Board.

Furthermore, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, presented an Award of Excellence bestowed on the governor by the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria (NACPHPN) in recognition of his efforts to improve the sector.

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