Enugu Govt Begins Pension Payment Arrears To 7,100 Local Government Retirees

The Enugu State administration has declared that pension arrears payments to 7,109 confirmed retirees from the local government sector would now begin.

This action is a component of the administration’s continuing attempts to settle unpaid debts from past administrations.

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The statement was made on Sunday in Enugu by Professor Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government (SSG).

He highlighted that the payments align with Governor Peter Mbah’s commitment to clearing the backlog of pensions and gratuities owed to retired public servants, News Agency of Nigeria stated.

According to Professor Onyia, the state has already disbursed payments to over 7,000 local government pensioners.

This action follows the governor’s approval of the Local Government Pensioners Biometric Verification Committee’s recommendations.

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The committee’s work has been critical in verifying the accurate number of eligible retirees, ensuring that only genuine beneficiaries receive payments.

“The Mbah administration is committed to alleviating poverty and enhancing the economic well-being of our citizens,” Onyia stated.

“By settling these outstanding pensions, we aim to improve the living standards of our people, increase their purchasing power, and foster sustainable economic growth in Enugu State.”