From Abdullahi Idris,Dutse
Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N71,856,875,526.27 as terminal and death benefits to 728 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants.
This was made known by the Executive Secretary of the board, Dr Bilyaminu Aminu, while briefing the beneficiaries at the Pension House.
Aminu explained that the payment encompassed gratuity, death benefits and death pension balance.
He said of the total amount, N1,546,000,171.79,l would be paid to 607 retirees, while N289,793,204.10 would benefit 96 relatives of those who passed away while in active service.
Additionally, a final batch of N21,082,150.38 would be disbursed to 25 retirees who passed away shortly after retiring.
Highlighting the scheme’s effectiveness, he stated that the board is committed to timely payment of all retirees, including those who died in service.
The executive secretary extended gratitude to Governor Umar Namadi for his steadfast support and transformative reforms since he took office.
He revealed that Namadi’s administration had injected billions of naira into the scheme, significantly enhancing its viability and instilling confidence among retiring civil servants.
Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the timely disbursement of benefits, emphasising 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.
