From Desmond Mgboh Kano
Over N1,543 billion have been disbursed as payment of terminal benefits to 609 retirees in Jigawa State.
The payments were made to the retirees between August to December 2024 by the Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board.
The Board Executive Secretary, Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, who made this known while addressing the beneficiaries, said the payment was categorised into four categories, indicating that the first batch of 465 consisted of those who retired either by reaching the mandatory retirement age of 35 years in service or 60 years by birth were paid N1,173,946,287 billion.
The second category of 103 were those who died while on active service, adding that their relations were paid N315,023,121.01 million while the third batch consisting of 39 who retired from service and started receiving monthly pension but died before reaching their minimum period of five years after retirement were paid N54,193,759.77 million.
The last batch was beneficiaries who did not contribute up to a period of five years.
“Under this category, we have paid two people N749, 010.31 including 15 percent interest,” he stated.
The Executive Secretary warned the pensioners against fraudsters.
“Our services are free; never bribe any of our staff for your terminal benefits, as we worked under guidelines establishing our Board in line with Pension regulations.”
He lauded Governor Umar A. Namadi for his magnanimity to pensioners while adding that the gesture would enhance service delivery and bolster the well-being of the retirees.