Lagos disburses N8m to families of deceased SUBEB, council workers

Lagos State Government yesterday disbursed insurance benefits worth N8 million to the families of 197 deceased members of staff of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and local councils in the state.

During the presentation of the cheques through LASACO Assurance Plc at the Governor’s Office in Ikeja yesterday, 109 beneficiaries were from SUBEB and 88 from the local councils.

Chairman, Lagos State Local Government Commission, Babatunde Rotinwa, who presented the cheques to the beneficiaries, said the disbursement was part of the state’s commitment towards the well-being of its workforce.

Rotinwa advised the beneficiaries to spend the money wisely in educating the deceased children.

One of the beneficiaries, Lucky Ugbebor, who spoke on behalf of others, gave all glory to God and also appreciated the Lagos state government for the compensation.