From Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
The Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the disbursement of the sum of N667,045,441.22 for the payment of the 475 pensioners across the 17 local government councils of the state.
In a press release signed by the Governor’s DG for Press and Media Affairs, Mamman Mohammed said Buni gave the approval after the screening and verification of the Pensioners in the local government councils.
According to the statement: “The Committee has verified a total of 475 beneficiaries and hereby attach lists of beneficiaries and summary according to local government areas for both living and deceased Pensioners.
“This is in continuation of Governor Buni’s efforts to settle outstanding pensions owed to retired local government employees.”
