Gov Makinde Pays Welfare Packages To Civil Servants, Pensioners

Civil servants and pensioners in Oyo State have commenced celebrations as the disbursement of the long-awaited welfare package pledged by Governor Seyi Makinde is now underway. The announcement was made via the official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) handle on Friday, November 10. Governor Makinde’s commitment to the welfare of the state’s workforce was underscored with the approval of N15,000 for each pensioner and N25,000 for every civil servant on the state’s payroll.  The payments, slated to continue for six months starting in October 2023, aim to alleviate the economic challenges faced by residents. Assuring labour union leaders, Governor Makinde expressed his dedication to finding sustainable solutions for workers within the stipulated six-month period. The governor emphasized that his administration remains steadfast in prioritizing the welfare of employees while addressing the broader needs of the people of Oyo State.  The positive response to the initiation of payments echoes the optimism of a brighter future for the state’s workforce.

Buni approves N667m for payment of pensioners

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has approved the payment of N667 million to 475 pensioners across the 17 local government areas of the state. The approval is contained in a statement by Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, in Damaturu on Friday. He said the approval followed a screening and verification of the pensioners by a committee earlier constituted by the state government. “The committee has verified a total of 475 beneficiaries and hereby attached lists of beneficiaries and summary according to local government areas for both living and deceased pensioners,” Mohammed said. He assured that the state government would settle all outstanding pensions owed retired workers in the state.