Pensioners hail Namadi as Jigawa pays 281 retirees N733m benefits
The Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced the disbursement of N733,517,011.13 million as terminal/death benefits to 281 retirees and relatives of deceased civil servants.
TodayPriceNG reports that this significant payout is part of the state government’s efforts to honor the hard work and dedication of civil servants upon their retirement.
According to the Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Bilyaminu Aminu, while briefing journalists on Wednesday at the premises of the Board in Dutse, state capital TodayPriceNG gathered that the payment included gratuity, death benefit, and death pension balance.
He explained that the 281 workers were staff of the state service, local government councils, and local education authorities who voluntarily retired, reached retirement age, or died in active service.
Dr. Aminu further revealed that N542,017,148.60 million would be paid to 208 staff who had retired from service, while N144,159,513.19 million would be disbursed to the 47 relatives of those who died in active service.
Additionally, 26 retirees who retired from service and started receiving monthly pensions but died before reaching their minimum period of five years after retirement would receive N47,340,349.34 million.
The ES emphasized that the state had one of the best pension policies in the country that is up-to-date in its payment of entitlements to its retirees, including those who died in active service.
He also disclosed that the scheme was up-to-date in the payment of monthly allowances to all retired civil servants across the state.
Dr. Aminu attributed this significant milestone to the state government’s commitment to the welfare of its retirees and the importance of ensuring financial security for those who have served the state.
The ES further expressed gratitude to Mallam Umar Namadi for his unwavering support to the board for it to fulfill its mandate.
Aminu assured that the Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board would remain committed to ensuring timely and efficient management of pension funds, adding that the Board looks forward to further innovations aimed at improving the welfare of its pensioners.
On their part, the beneficiaries, who have faithfully served in various capacities across the state and local government, expressed their gratitude for the timely release of funds.
A retiree, Mallam Usman, formerly of the Jigawa State Government Civil Service during an interview withTodayPriceNG noted that the prompt payment of their benefits would enable them to meet their financial obligations and enhance their quality of life, even in retirement.
Malam Musa Abdullahi, a retired teacher from the Dutse Local Government, expressed his gratitude to the Jigawa State Government for the timely payment of his benefits, saying, “I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. This payment will go a long way in helping me to settle my debts and improve my living standards,” he said.
Aisha Muhammad, the widow of a late civil servant from Hadejia Local Government, equally thanked the government for the support. “I was worried about how I would cope following the loss of my husband, but this payment has brought some relief to me and my children,” she said elatedly.
