The Committee for Verification and Payment of Gratuities to retirees has announced the start of verification for state pensioners whose gratuity backlog dates back to November and December 2020. The process is being led by the State Accountant General, Umar B Ahmad Tambuwal.
In a statement released, the committee said, “We call on the retirees from the months of November, December 2020, and those retired in February and March 2025 to visit the Headquarters of the Ministry of Finance Sokoto today, Friday, 5th September 2025, to check their names.”
The committee further explained that those who find their names on the list are expected to return on Saturday, 6th September 2025, by 10 o’clock in the morning for the verification exercise.
According to the statement, the verification will also continue on Sunday, 7th September 2025, at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. Retirees are advised to come along with their computation, both original and photocopy, as well as their Pension Identification Card or any other means of identification for easy verification.
The committee said this step is to ensure smooth payment of pension and gratuity entitlements.