Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion for the payment of outstanding pensions, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants in the state.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the funds cover both Accrued Rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme and benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme.
With the latest payment, the Sani administration has disbursed a total of ₦6.678 billion to retirees and dependents of late workers in 2025 alone, bringing the total amount settled since the governor took office to ₦13.5 billion.
Maiyaki said the consistent release of pension funds underscores Governor Sani’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens.
“Governor Uba Sani considers the welfare of pensioners and families of deceased civil servants a top priority. This regular and timely payment reflects his deep sense of responsibility and empathy, ensuring that our retirees live with dignity after years of service,” he stated.
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe, who provided a breakdown of the figures, said 661 beneficiaries would benefit from the current batch. Of the total amount, ₦1.736 billion is allocated to 511 retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme, while ₦585 million will cover gratuities and death benefits for 315 pensioners and next-of-kin under the Defined Benefit Scheme.
Balarabe explained that those under the Contributory Pension Scheme will receive payments directly into their Retirement Savings Accounts through their respective Pension Fund Administrators. Beneficiaries under the Defined Benefit Scheme will be invited for screening and verification before payments are released to ensure transparency and accountability.
Governor Sani, the statement added, has consistently emphasized that supporting retirees is both a legal duty and a moral obligation.
“We owe our senior citizens respect and care,” the governor said in an earlier engagement with pensioners. “They gave their best years to Kaduna State, and it is our duty to ensure that they enjoy a life of dignity in retirement.”
Observers have described the move as part of the governor’s broader social protection agenda, which includes clearing inherited pension arrears, reforming pension administration, and adopting technology to guarantee prompt payments.
Civil service unions and pensioners’ associations have commended the administration for sustaining what they call one of the most disciplined and transparent pension systems in northern Nigeria.
Maiyaki concluded that the latest payment goes beyond figures—it represents a reaffirmation of the government’s commitment to restoring hope, dignity, and confidence among those who built the foundation of Kaduna State’s progress.
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