By Ayodele Oni
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the release of ₦204,275,209.80 as death benefits to the next of kin of civil servants who lost their lives while in active service.
The state government explained that the payment forms part of its ongoing commitment to the welfare of workers, pensioners, and families of deceased public servants.
The cheques were presented in Osogbo, the state capital, during a formal ceremony where the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, represented the governor.
A statement issued by the Osun State Government via its handle on Monday, confirmed that the total disbursement was split between state and local government beneficiaries.
It revealed that ₦125,631,083.45 was allocated to state-level beneficiaries, while ₦78,644,126.35 went to those at the local government level.
The government explained that the funds were intended to provide financial relief to families of workers who died while serving the state, describing the initiative as part of efforts to reduce the burden on bereaved households.
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