From Mustapha Adamu, Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has said that his administration has paid N32 billion out of N48 billion gratuity backlogs of retirees inherited in 2023.
Yusuf disclosed this on Wednesday in Kano while inaugurating the sixth tranche of payments to another set of 5,200 retirees in the state.
The governor said the payments also covered the death benefits inherited in 2023.
The governor explained that N27 billion was paid in five tranches, while N5 billion was disbursed in the sixth tranche, making total payments to N32 billion.
“As at May 2023, this administration inherited N48 billion gratuity backlogs.
“However, N27 billion in five tranches and the new N5 billion for the sixth tranche have been released.
” As we speak, my administration has released N32 billion to clear some backlogs, with N16 billion pending,” he said.
The governor promised to clear the outstanding gratuity backlogs as part of efforts to address long-standing liabilities and reposition the state for responsible governance.
According to him, the payments were effected to reduce the hardship faced by retirees and families of deceased workers, restore confidence in the government and promote social justice.
He commended the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners ( NUP) for exercising patience and cooperation.
