Oyebanji approves another N1b gratuities for Ekiti pensioners

Ekiti State Governor Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has approved the release of the sum of N1billion as a gratuity to state pensioners.

This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Mr Yinka Oyebode, yesterday, which was made available to journalists in Ado-Ekiti.

Also, the governor has approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners.

The governor had earlier in October, distributed a total of N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state to offset the backlog of outstanding gratuities.

Additionally, Oyebanji has also approved payment of two months outstanding subvention to Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, and one-month outstanding subvention each to Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti; Bamidele Olomilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti; and College of Health Science and Technology, Ijero- Ekiti.

Also, approved for release is a one-month outstanding subvention to the Judiciary.

The governor said that payments are in fulfillment of his promise to priortise the welfare and wellbeing of workers and retirees and ensure that all outstanding entitlements of workers and pensioners owed by previous administrations are paid to them in line with the continuity and shared prosperity agenda of the administration.

The governor urged workers to remain focused on excellent service delivery, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to their welfare and payment of all their entitlements.