Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, CON, has approved the release of ₦2.321 billion for the payment of pension entitlements, gratuities, and death benefits to retirees and families of deceased civil servants across the state.
The new disbursement covers Accrued Rights under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) and Gratuity/Death Benefits under the old Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). With this latest payment, Kaduna State has now disbursed ₦6.678 billion in 2025 and a total of ₦13.5 billion within the last two years of the current administration.
According to the Kaduna State Commissioner of Information, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, the welfare of pensioners remains a top priority for the state government. He noted that the consistent payment of entitlements was designed to cushion the economic hardship faced by senior citizens. “The welfare of pensioners will continue to be treated as a priority. Regular and timely payments are necessary to ease the hardship of our senior citizens,” Maiyaki said.
The Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Pension Bureau, Ibrahim Balarabe, explained that the new payment batch would benefit 661 retirees and families across both state and local government levels. He said ₦1.736 billion has been set aside for Accrued Rights of 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.
He further clarified that those under the CPS will have their Accrued Rights credited directly into their Retirement Savings Accounts with their respective Pension Fund Administrators. Pensioners under the DBS, he added, would soon be invited for screening and verification before receiving their payments.
Governor Uba Sani emphasized that ensuring dignity for retirees is both a statutory duty and a moral responsibility of government. The statement added that this approval reaffirms the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the livelihoods of pensioners, protecting their rights, and strengthening the trust of the Kaduna workforce.