Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani approves funds for retirees and eligible families, authorising about ₦3.6 billion for pension payments, gratuities and death benefits. The approval is disclosed in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, covering beneficiaries across Kaduna State as well as local government services.
Both outlets report that the latest payment is part of a broader effort to settle outstanding obligations. Premium Times says the current disbursement brings the administration’s cumulative pension spending since May 2023 to ₦21.455 billion, benefiting 9,683 retirees and eligible families. Daily Post Nigeria similarly reports that, over about three years, the governor’s administration has paid a total of ₦21.455 billion, with the most recent approval valued at ₦3.659 billion.
The accounts align on the figures and categories of benefits, with minor differences in the exact amount stated for the latest approval (₦3.6 billion versus ₦3.659 billion) but the same cumulative total and reference to the same spokesperson and governor.
