From Ibrahim Sidi Muh’d, Gusau
The Zamfara State Government has announced payment of outstanding gratuity to retired civil servants.
The payment covers the period from January 2024 to September 2025.
The Commissioner of Information, Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa in a press statement said the development follows the directive by Governor Dauda Lawal, being part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening public service welfare.
According to Dantawasa, the payment will be carried out in Batch two, with the release of funds expected to commence anytime soon.
“This initiative is designed to ease the long standing financial burden faced by retirees and to restore confidence in the government’s commitment to honouring its obligations.”
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