Governor Uba Sani has approved ₦3.659 billion to pay pensions, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State and Local Government Services.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, the Governor said the latest approval covers 1,339 beneficiaries, including retirees and eligible families of deceased public servants under the Defined Benefit Scheme and Contributory Pension Scheme.

Mr Maiyaki said the approved ₦3.659 billion brings the Uba Sani administration’s cumulative pension payments to ₦21.455 billion, covering 9,683 beneficiaries since it assumed office in May 2023.

In the latest release, which breaks down the 1,339 beneficiaries, the commissioner said 210 local government retirees will receive ₦515 million under the Defined Benefit Scheme.

Under the pension scheme, a combined ₦3.144 billion has been approved for 1,129 beneficiaries, comprising 402 retirees from the state service and 727 retirees from the local governments, he added.

According to the commissioner, out of the 1,339 beneficiaries covered by the latest ₦3.659 billion approval, 210 are under the DBS, while 1,129 are under the CPS.

Mr Maiyaki further said the latest intervention underscores the administration’s sustained commitment to systematically address outstanding pension liabilities while strengthening the integrity and long-term sustainability of Kaduna State’s pension system.

He added that the intervention forms part of broader public financial management reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal discipline, transparency and accountability, while establishing a more predictable and sustainable framework for meeting pension obligations.

“Governor Uba Sani remains committed to ensuring that those who devoted their productive years to the service of Kaduna State receive their legitimate entitlements with dignity. Pension payment is not a favour; it is an obligation to our retirees and the families of deceased public servants,” Mr Maiyaki clarified.

The commissioner reaffirmed the governor’s commitment to sustaining pension reforms, progressively addressing outstanding liabilities and ensuring that public servants can look forward to retirement with greater financial security, dignity and peace of mind.