In a bid to cushion the effect of hardship in the state, the Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21 years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees in the state.
Governor Umaru Bago, who made this known, explained that the payment underscores his administration’s dedication to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants.
He further stated that the state government has also paid a N20,000 wage award to civil servants across the board for the second time in two months.
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