Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate has on Friday confirmed the disbursement of N3.9 billion arrears to 91,146 eligible pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme. According to the agency, the payment follows the N32,000 pension increment approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.
PTAD stated that N1.9 billion was released to 59,865 pensioners under the Parastatals Pension Department, while N830 million went to 12,976 pensioners under the Civil Service Pension Department. Another N620 million was paid to 9,689 pensioners under the Police Pension Department, and N551 million was disbursed to 8,616 pensioners under the Customs, Immigration, and Prisons Pension Department.
The Executive Secretary, Tolulope A. Odunaiya, said the Federal Government remains committed to clearing arrears and improving pension welfare, noting it aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda. The statement was signed by Olugbenga Ajayi, Head of Corporate Communications, on 14th November 2025.
