Jigawa disburses N734 million to 281 pensioners, relatives of dead workers

The Jigawa State and Local Governments’ Contributory Pension Scheme Board has commenced disbursement of N734 million as terminal and death benefits to 281 pensioners and relatives of the deceased Civil Servants.

Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, executive secretary of the Board made this known while addressing the beneficiaries at the Pension House in Dutse, Jigawa State Capital.

He explained that the payment included gratuity, death benefit and death pension balance.

According to him, the 281 workers were staff of State Service, Local Government Councils and Local Education Authorities who voluntarily retired or reached retirement age or those who died in active service.

Shitu explained that N542 million would be paid to 208 staff that had retired from service, while over N144 million would be disbursed to the 47 relatives of those that died in active service.

He said the last batch was beneficiaries of 26 retirees who retired from service and started receiving monthly pension but died before reaching their minimum period of five years after retirement. These people were paid over N47 million.

The executive secretary explained that the State has one of the best pension policies in the Country since it was up-to-date in its payment of entitlements to its pensioners, including those that died in active service.

Bilyaminu also disclosed that the scheme was up-to-date in the payment of monthly allowances to all retired civil servants across the State.

He said this significant milestone reflects 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 disbursement ceremony, held at the Jigawa State Pension Scheme Board headquarters in Dutse, was part of the ongoing efforts to honor the hard work and dedication of civil servants upon their retirement. The funds would provide much-needed support to the pensioners, helping them to transition to post-service life with dignity and stability.

During the ceremony, the executive secretary of the Jigawa State Contributory Pension Scheme Board, expressed gratitude to Governor Malam Umar Namadi for his unwavering support.

The beneficiaries, who had faithfully served in various capacities across the State and Local Governments, expressed their gratitude for the timely release of funds. They noted that the prompt payment of their benefits would enable them to meet their financial obligations and enhance their quality of life in retirement.

Moving forward, the Jigawa State and Local Government Contributory Pension Scheme Board remains committed to ensuring timely and efficient management of pension funds and looks forward to further innovations aimed at improving the welfare of its pensioners.