Nasarawa begins quarterly gratuity payment to over 1,300 retirees

The Punch reports on a significant initiative by the Nasarawa State Government to address the long-standing issue of gratuity payments for retirees. The commencement of quarterly payments to 1,389 retirees marks a tangible step towards fulfilling the state's obligations to its former civil servants.

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The quarterly payment system was introduced by the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule to address the backlog of gratuities inherited by the government.

Director of Human Resources at the state Pension Bureau, Mr. Abdullahi Ibrahim, detailed the process, emphasizing that the quarterly payment system was implemented by Governor Abdullahi Sule's administration to systematically clear the backlog inherited from previous governments. The N300 million allocated for the first quarter of 2026 demonstrates a commitment to this financial undertaking.

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The committee ensures a seamless and transparent selection process, while the bureau implements the decisions. The process is based on a first-come, first-served policy.

From a local perspective in Nasarawa, this move is crucial for the financial security of retirees who have dedicated years of service. The article highlights the transparency in the selection process, managed by a committee including stakeholders like the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, ensuring a fair 'first-come, first-served' distribution. The government's efforts to clear backlogs, including the over N5 billion disbursed in 2025 for payments from 1999 to 2012, underscore a consistent effort to provide timely entitlements, a stark contrast to the often-protracted delays experienced elsewhere.

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The Sule administration had remained consistent in the payment of pensions, with retirees receiving their entitlements as and when due.