Kaduna Pensioners Hail Gov Sani For Releasing N4.289bn For Payment Of Entitlements

Kaduna State Chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners has commended  Governor Uba Sani for releasing N4.289 billion for the payment of gratuities, death benefits and accrued rights of its members.

The pensioners described Governor Sani as a good ambassador of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

In a letter of appreciation signed by the state executive chairman and secretary, Aboman Ladan  and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, respectively, the union noted  that the gesture ‘’has not only put smiles on the faces of pensioners but has gone a step further in renewing their hope on all other pending entitlements.’’

Last week, Governor Sani  approved the release of N4.289 billion for the payment of  retired civil servants and the families of deceased workers across state and local government services.

The approval covered payments under the Contributory Pension Scheme (Accrued Rights) and the Defined Benefit Scheme (Gratuities and Death Benefits), totalling 1,637 beneficiaries.

Under the Contributory Pension Scheme, N3,915,000,000 will be disbursed to 1,392 pensioners while 245 beneficiaries will receive a total of N374, 000,000 after payment.

The union noted that  the ‘’timely intervention has brought great relief and renewed hope to many of our members who have waited patiently for years. For numerous bereaved families, Your Excellency’s gesture has erased their burden and restored their faith in government.

‘’We are truly grateful for your compassion and for keeping the welfare of senior citizens at the heart of your administration. You are really an Ambassador of Renewed Hope Agenda,’’ the pensioners wrote.

The letter however reminded  Governor Uba Sani of outstanding liabilities as some pensioners  were yet to receive their entitlements, especially the elderly.

The letter, dated April 16, 2026, with reference number NUP/KDS/HQ/VOL 2/25, expressed confidence in the Governor’s ability to clear all pension liabilities, given his goodwill and track record.

It will be recalled that with last week’s release, Governor Uba Sani has paid a cumulative sum of N17.796 billion since he assumed office, benefitting no fewer than 8,344 retirees and families of deceased workers.

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