Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to resolving gratuity liabilities for retirees.
He disclosed that ₦17.2 billion of the ₦21 billion inherited debt has been cleared since his tenure began in 2019.
Speaking at a cheque presentation ceremony for the payment of backlog gratuities to state retirees on Monday, Yahaya expressed his determination to settle all outstanding gratuity obligations before the end of his administration in 2027.
Despite the progress, the governor noted that gratuity liabilities continue to grow as civil servants retire from the workforce.
“The outstanding gratuity obligations now stand at ₦19 billion for both state and local government retirees,” he revealed.
The governor also highlighted broader efforts to enhance the welfare of civil servants, including the recent implementation of a N70,00 minimum wage for state government workers.
Source; (DailyPost)
