The Ondo State Authorities on Friday commenced the fee of ₦3.2 billion in excellent gratuity to pensioners within the state.
Talking on the occasion in Akure, State Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa acknowledged that the ₦3.2 billion disbursement would cowl the full gratuity owed to retirees from 2015 underneath the State Pension Scheme.
Aiyedatiwa defined that of this quantity, ₦1 billion can be allotted to cowl the gratuity for native authorities retirees from 2012 and 2013, whereas ₦2.2 billion would tackle the 2015 gratuity for state pensioners.
“Our well-conceived method to gratuity fee goals to deal with the numerous arrears which have, roughly, led our esteemed retirees to lose hope.
“By means of this assured and regular methodology of bulk fee, all retirees might be assured that, sooner slightly than later, the backlog of gratuities shall be totally settled.
“We take into account this an obligation, regardless of different urgent monetary commitments of the federal government and the restricted sources accessible,” the governor stated.
He promised that his administration would proceed to supply fundamental infrastructure for the individuals of the state.
“As our funds enhance, additional particular interventions shall be made to progressively tackle the backlog of arrears for subsequent years, God prepared.
“I subsequently enchantment to different retirees who’ve but to obtain their funds to be affected person with the federal government, as they are going to be attended to as quickly as attainable,” Aiyedatiwa added.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Native Authorities and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Amidu Takuro, expressed appreciation to the governor for settling the excellent gratuity.
Takuro, whereas acknowledging the hardships confronted by retirees within the state, highlighted the governor’s concern for his or her well-being.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners within the state, Mr Johnson Osunyemi, recommended the governor for addressing the excellent gratuity.
One of many beneficiaries, Mr Adedayo Ajayi, additionally thanked the governor for settling the excellent gratuity.
NAN.