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Kebbi releases N7.5bn for pension arrears, gratuities

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The Chairman, Nigerian Union of Pensioners in Kebbi, Usman Dan-Gwari, on Tuesday said the state government had released N7.5 billion for the payment of two years’ gratuities and pension arrears to retired civil servants in the state.

MR Dan-gwari, who disclosed this to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, said the money was released for the payment.

“We believe Governor Abubakar Bagudu will fulfill his promise by paying the outstanding gratuities and pension arrears.

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“Pensioners in the state have been receiving their entitlements regularly; our union appreciates the effort of the governor by putting smiles on our faces,” he said.

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He appealed to Bagudu to review upward the pension being paid to retirees to reflect the current salary structure for civil servants in the state.

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He thanked the governor for the concern and sympathy to the pensioners and their families.

 

NAN

 

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