The Kaduna State Government has approved the release of ₦4.289 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits owed to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers.
The approval was granted by Governor Uba Sani, according to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki.
The payment covers obligations under both the Contributory Pension Scheme (accrued rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to clear outstanding pension liabilities and strengthen social protection in the state.
Maiyaki said the intervention reflects the governor’s people-centred leadership and commitment to the welfare of senior citizens across the state.
He explained that the initiative goes beyond settling outstanding debts, noting that it also aims to restore dignity and recognise the years of service rendered by retirees.
According to him, the latest disbursement forms part of a broader strategy by the Kaduna State Government to clear pension backlogs and rebuild trust in the system.
He disclosed that with the latest payment, total pension-related disbursements under the current administration have risen to ₦17.796 billion, benefiting more than 8,300 retirees and families of deceased workers.
Maiyaki further stated that the government’s actions in the pension sector align with wider reforms aimed at improving fiscal discipline, enhancing transparency, and ensuring sustainable management of public finances.
The state government reaffirmed its commitment to timely pension payments and the long-term sustainability of the pension system, stressing that the welfare of retirees remains a key priority of Governor Uba Sani’s administration.
