By Mohammed Abubakar Dutse
The Jigawa state Contributory Pension Scheme Board has disbursed over N1.5 Billion as payment of terminal benefits to 609 workers, who retired from active service on attainment of 35 years in service between the period of August to December, 2024.
Executive Secretary of the Board Dr. Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, made this known while addressing the beneficiaries at the Boards headquarters in Dutse.
Shitu said the payment was categorized into four categories, indicating that the first batch of 465 retired staff consist of those who retired either on the attainment of mandatory retirement age of 35 years in service or 60 years by birth, who were paid N1.1 Billion.
The second category of 103 staff were those who died while on active service, where their relations were paid the sum of N315,02 billion while the third batch consisted of 39 retirees who retired from service and started receiving monthly pension but died before reaching their minimum period of five years after retirement. They were paid N54.1 million
The last batch was beneficiary who did not contribute up to a period of five years, and the law stated that for every staff to qualify to be paid from the scheme was for him to contribute for a minimum period of five years.
“Under this category, we have paid two person, the sum of N749.1 million, including 15% interest.”
Shitu warned pensioners across the state to be wary of fraudsters, saying “Our services are free; never bribe any of our staff for your terminal benefits, as we worked under guidelines establishing our Board in line with consonant of Pension regulations.”
Dr. Shitu called on citizens of the State to continue to support the Government with their prayers in order to achieve a better Jigawa where everyone will be comfortable in the shared prosperity agenda of the State.
He expressed appreciation to governor Umar Namadi for his care and magnanimity to pensioners in the state adding that the prompt payment of pension and gratuity which has helped to enliven the heart of pensioners.
He stated that the gesture would enhance service delivery as well as bolster the well-being of the retirees to enjoy a fulfilled life after service.
“The state government and the Board will continue to ensure prompt payment of Pension and other entitlements to workers for better service delivery, well-being of retirees and fulfilled life after service ”Shitu said.
Some of the beneficiaries, thanked the governor and the Board for prioritizing issues concerning pensioners’ welfare.
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