Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State on Saturday flagged off the first tranche of settlement of death benefits to families of deceased civil servants and gratuity for pensioners.
The occasion was held at Coronation Hall of Government House, Kano.
6,000 persons who exited from the civil service and deceased workers between 2016 and 2019 will receive about N6 billion.
Yusuf said the payment was possible despite meagre resources of the state and competing developmental projects, adding that payment was in fulfilment of part of his campaign promises.
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He said his administration was highly concerned with the plight of pensioners, especially those at the lower level, as they are the end recipients of the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy in the country.
To ensure continuation of the settlement of the backlog, the governor said 10 billion naira was proposed in the state’s 2024 budget for more inclusion of gratuity and death benefits for bereaved families of deceased civil servants.
Yusuf urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the fund and invest wisely in lawful businesses when they collect it.