The governor of Kano state, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has authorized the settlement of N32 billion out of the N48 billion inherited backlog of gratuities and loss of life advantages owed to pensioners and households of deceased civil servants.
This was said in a press release issued by the governor’s chief press secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, who stated the newest fee varieties a part of the administration’s ongoing effort to clear excellent liabilities.
The assertion stated Governor Yusuf introduced the discharge of a further N5 billion because the sixth tranche of funds, bringing the cumulative complete disbursed to date to N32 billion.
He famous that N27 billion had earlier been paid in 5 tranches as of December 2025.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to completely settle the excellent gratuities and loss of life advantages, whereas assuring civil servants that the long-standing difficulty can be completely resolved earlier than the tip of his first tenure in workplace.
He additionally expressed appreciation to the management and members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for his or her understanding and cooperation, saying that their assist has been instrumental within the authorities’s efforts to offer aid to beneficiaries.
Whereas congratulating the beneficiaries, Governor Yusuf urged them to make even handed use of the funds, because the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, and the Government Chairman of the Kano Pension Fund Trustees, Alhaji Habu Muhammad Fagge, recommended the governor’s dedication to clearing the backlog throughout the first three years of his administration.