Jigawa disburses N1.856bn to 728 retirees, families of deceased workers

From Ali Rabiu Ali, Dutse

The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board said 728 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants have started receiving terminal and death benefits out of the N1,856,875,526.27 disbursed to the board.

The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, disclosed this while briefing the beneficiaries at the Pension House, in Dutse.

He explained that the payment encompasses gratuity, death benefits, and death pension balance.

He added that of the total amount, N1,546,000,171.79, will be paid to 607 retirees, while N289,793,204.10 will benefit 96 relatives of those who died while in active service.

He further stated that the final batch of N21,082,150.38 would be disbursed to 25 retirees who died shortly after retiring.

Highlighting the scheme’s effectiveness, Dr. Shitu stated that the Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme is the foremost pension scheme in the country, committed to timely payments for all retirees, including those who have died in service.

This, according to him, reflects the state government’s dedication to the welfare and financial security of its civil servants.

The Executive Secretary extended heartfelt gratitude to Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA for his support and transformative reforms initiated since he took office.

He revealed that the administration of Governor Namadi has injected billions of naira into the scheme, significantly enhancing its viability and instilling confidence among retiring civil servants.

Beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the timely disbursement of benefits, emphasizing that it would help them meet financial obligations and improve their quality of life in retirement.

The disbursement is part of ongoing efforts to honor the dedication of civil servants and support their transition to post-service life with dignity and stability.

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