Kaduna Pensioners Hail Uba Sani For Releasing N3.659bn Gratuity, Death Benefits

Kaduna State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has commended Governor Uba Sani for releasing N3.659 billion for the payment of gratuity and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants.

In a letter signed by the union’s Chairman and Secretary, Aboman Ladan and Alhassan Balarabe Musa, respectively, the pensioners said the governor’s commitment to the welfare and dignity of those who served Kaduna State with their productive years would not be forgotten.

The letter, dated September 23, 2026, said the latest release of entitlements covering 1,339 beneficiaries under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) and Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) had brought joy and relief to many homes.

“We also acknowledge and commend Your Excellency for the cumulative payment of N21.455 billion to 9,683 beneficiaries since assuming office in May 2023,” the union said.

According to the letter, with reference number NUP/KDS/HQ/VOL.2/29, the governor’s commitment to pension payments “clearly demonstrates that indeed, as you said, ‘pension payment is not a favour. It is an obligation.’”

The union said the payment had demonstrated the administration’s commitment to addressing the welfare needs of retirees and families of deceased public servants in the state.

Governor Uba Sani had last week approved N3.659 billion for the payment of pensions, gratuities and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased public servants across Kaduna State.