Bauchi State begins paying outstanding gratuities to retired civil servants, with the government releasing funds to address years of unpaid benefits. Vanguard reports the state is disbursing N11.7 billion to cover gratuities owed to 5,736 retirees whose payments have been unpaid since 2012. The Punch says the state starts the process with an initial release of N10 billion.
Both outlets frame the action as part of a broader effort to clear a backlog. Vanguard links the payout to an announcement by the state Deputy Governor, acting on behalf of Governor Bala Mohammed, and describes the beneficiaries as retirees from civil service posts. The Punch specifies the backlog timeframe as 2012 to 2016, while Vanguard emphasizes a wider total amount and the number of retirees affected.
While the reported amounts differ between outlets for the first phase, both agree that Bauchi is moving to settle unpaid gratuity arrears owed to retirees, using state funds to initiate payment.
