Nasarawa State Government has commenced the disbursement of over N300 million as gratuities to 600 retired civil servants.
Director-General of the Nasarawa State Pension Bureau, Sani Oseze made this known in an interview with journalists after flag-off of the distribution of cheques to the beneficiaries in Lafia, the state capital.
For years, over 9,000 retirees in Nasarawa State suffered a delay in the payment of their gratuities and entitlements. Many of them have given up hope on the State Government.
Oseze however said the State Government after compiling the names of the retirees since the creation of the State has begun payment in phases beginning with those who retired more than 10 years ago. The Director-General said the gesture will assist the retirees to start profitable ventures so they could cater for their families.
Some of the beneficiaries commended Governor Sule admitting that the payment came as a surprise to them due to the long delay.
The second phase of the payment will be done in December 2020.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
