Governor Kabir Yusuf of Kano State

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano

Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has paid N16 billion as part of the backlog owed pensioners in the state.

Flagging off the third phase of the pension arrears at the Open Arena, Government House, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of retirees.

Our Correspondent reports that Governor Yusuf had already paid N11 billion in the first and second phases of the programme with N6 billion and N5 billion respectively.

On Thursday, Governor Yusuf disbursed another N5 billion for the third phase of the pensioners’ arrears programme.

Even as the event was ongoing, pensioners who graced the occasion testified immediate receipt of payment alerts from designated banks.

Governor Yusuf further stated  that “the latest phase is part of efforts to alleviate the plight of retirees who have devoted decades of service to the state.”

According to him, “the flag-off signifies the administration’s continued dedication to clearing outstanding pension liabilities and ensuring financial security for Kano’s senior citizens.”

Our Correspondent reports that during the first phase of payments, Governor Yusuf allocated N6 billion to the Kano State Pension Trust Fund, specifically targeting retirees below Grade Level 10.

The second phase saw an additional N5 billion disbursed to pensioners who had served the state for 35 years.

Speaking on the development, Governor Yusuf reiterated his administration’s resolve to settle all outstanding pension and gratuity benefits owed to retirees in Kano.

He assured that each retiree would receive their entitlements without delay, emphasizing that their sacrifices and contributions to the state would not be forgotten.

He said:  “This administration remains committed to addressing the challenges faced by our retirees. We will continue to prioritize their welfare and ensure that all outstanding benefits are fully paid.

“Every retiree will receive their dues in a timely and transparent manner,” the governor pledged.”