The Enugu State Government has announced the commencement of a special verification exercise for newly employed civil servants, as well as pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin who were unable to participate in previous verification exercises.

The exercise, according to a public service announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, is aimed at strengthening transparency, improving records management, and ensuring the prompt processing of legitimate entitlements.

The verification exercise is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Enugu, and will commence daily from 8:00 a.m.

Under the schedule released by the government, pension and gratuity verification for pensioners, retirees, and next-of-kin will be held from May 18 to May 22, while verification for newly employed civil servants will take place from May 25 to May 29.

The government stated that the exercise would cover four categories, including verification of newly employed staff in the Enugu State Civil Service, pensioners who missed earlier verification exercises, retirees awaiting gratuity verification or payment, and next-of-kin of deceased retirees eligible for gratuity and related entitlements.

It advised all eligible participants to appear in person with originals and photocopies of relevant documents for the exercise.

MEANWHILE, Organised Businesses in Enugu State, led by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), South-East Geographical Zone, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Peter Mbah, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors.

In his remarks, the President of NECA, Dr Ifeanyi Okoye, expressed appreciation to the governor for hosting the delegation and commended his transformative infrastructure drive and far-reaching economic reforms, which have had a positive ripple effect on businesses operating in Enugu State.

Speaking on behalf of Organised Businesses, Chairman, NECA South-East Geographical Zone, Dr Ugochukwu Chime, lauded Mbah’s visionary leadership, describing his administration as a model of purposeful governance and economic revitalisation.

While reaffirming Organised Businesses’ support for the administration’s enterprise-driven policies, the delegation appealed for the consistent implementation of harmonised taxes and levies, improved access to land and Certificates of Occupancy, enhanced participation in the power sector, and stronger support for SMEs through affordable financing and technical assistance.  They also proposed establishing a quarterly public–private sector engagement platform to address emerging business challenges and deepen economic collaboration in the State.