The Kaduna State Government has released another N2.32
billion for the payment of pensioners’ benefits, covering accrued
rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and gratuities
and death benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
With this latest disbursement, the state has now
paid N6.678 billion in 2025 alone and a cumulative N13.5
billion in the last two years of the Governor Uba Sani administration.
Breakdown of the Latest Payment
According to the Executive Secretary of the
Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Ibrahim Balarabe, the payment will
benefit 661 retirees and families across both state and local
government levels.
The breakdown includes:
Balarabe explained that pensioners under the CPS will
receive their accrued rights directly in their Retirement Savings
Accounts (RSAs) through their respective Pension Fund
Administrators (PFAs).
For those under the DBS, the bureau said they will soon be invited
for screening and verification before payments are made.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to
Pensioners’ Welfare
The Commissioner for Information, Ahmed
Maiyaki, reiterated that the welfare of pensioners remains
a top priority of the state government. He emphasized that
regular and timely payments will continue to ease the hardship of
senior citizens who have served the state diligently.
“Governor Sani has always maintained that ensuring
dignity for retirees is not just a statutory duty but a moral responsibility of
government,” Maiyaki said.
The statement added that this approval further
reflects the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the
livelihoods of pensioners, upholding their rights, and strengthening
the trust of the Kaduna State workforce.
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