Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion to settle outstanding pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits owed to retirees and families of deceased civil servants.
The latest disbursement covers both Accrued Rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS).
According to a statement on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the approval brings total pension-related payments in 2025 to ₦6.678 billion, and ₦13.5 billion since Governor Sani took office.
“Governor Uba Sani considers the welfare of pensioners and families of deceased workers a top priority,” Maiyaki said. “These consistent releases reflect his deep sense of responsibility and empathy. Timely payments will continue to ease hardship and ensure retirees live with dignity.”
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe, said 661 beneficiaries are included in this batch. Of the total amount, ₦1.736 billion is allocated for 511 retirees under the CPS, while ₦585 million will go to 315 beneficiaries under the DBS.
Funds for CPS beneficiaries will be credited directly to their Retirement Savings Accounts (RSAs), while those under the DBS will undergo a screening and verification exercise to ensure transparency.
Governor Sani has consistently emphasised that honouring retirees is both a legal duty and a moral obligation.
“They gave their best years to Kaduna State. It is our duty to ensure they enjoy dignity in retirement,” he said in an earlier engagement with pensioners.
Observers note that the latest release aligns with the governor’s broader social protection agenda—clearing inherited arrears, reforming pension administration, and leveraging technology for prompt payments.
Labour unions and pensioner associations have praised the administration’s commitment, describing Kaduna’s pension system as among the most disciplined in northern Nigeria.
“This is not just about settling figures,” said Maiyaki. “It’s about restoring hope and dignity to those who laid the foundation for Kaduna State’s development.”
