Buni approves N708 million for the payment of retirement benefits in Yobe.

Buni approves N708 million for the payment of retirement benefits in Yobe.

By: Yahaya Wakili

Retirees accross the Yobe state are to smaile, as Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the sum of $708 million for payment of retirement benefits to 461 retirees accross the state.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Director-General Press and Media Affairs, to the Governor.

He said that the payment would be made directly to the retirees, while the next of kin of those deceased would be paid on behalf of the deceased persons.

According to the statement, approval was granted following the successful screening of the third batch of pensioners in the 17 local government councils of the state.

“It would be recalled that Governor Mai Mala Buni had in November last year approved an upward review of the monthly standing payment of gratuities from $100 million to $200 million.”

The statement further added that the payment would no doubt support the livelihood of the retirees, especially for a life in retirement.

“The review of gratuity payments was aimed at covering more beneficiaries every month and also to provide an opportunity to ensure timely payment of benefits to retired workers in the state to support their lives in retirement.” The statement was added.

Buni approves N708 million for the payment of retirement benefits in Yobe.