By Ayodele Oni
Determined to ensure a sustainable and conducive living environment for retirees, Kano state Governor, Abba Yusuf has approved additional N5 billion as second installment of pension and gratuity to retired workers in the state.
Sanusi Tofa, spokesman for Governor Yusuf announced this in a statement on Thursday after the State Executive Council meeting in, Kano.
The statement added that “It is worth noting that last year, the government disbursed six billion naira to settle outstanding payments for thousands of retirees, who had not received their entitlements during the previous eight years of the immediate past administration.
Yusuf emphasized that these payments were made to support retirees, as many had endured years of waiting without receiving their rightful dues despite their dedicated service to the state during their working years.
“We are dedicated to ensuring the well-being of civil servants and retirees in the state.”
Governor Yusuf also discussed the preparations for clearing drainages in the Kano metropolis in anticipation of the rainy season and instructed the interim management officers of local governments to make similar arrangements.
A high-powered committee, led by the Deputy Governor, has been set up to oversee the desilting of drainages across all 44 local governments to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
He earnestly urged the people of the state to be patient as the government works tirelessly to address the challenges of water scarcity in Kano, despite mechanical issues and inconsistent power supply that hinder the smooth operation of the state Water Board.
The governor expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support to his administration and assured them of his unwavering commitment to fulfilling his campaign promises to enhance the well-being of the State.
