Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti State Governor, has approved the release of the sum of N1 billion as gratuity to state pensioners.
Similarly, the governor has also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners.
This came barely a month after the governor distributed a total N3.5 billion in gratuity cheques to retirees in the state in order to off set the heap of outstanding gratuities.
Governor Oyebanji 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.
Additionally, a statement signed by Yinka Oyebode, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor said that approved for release is one month outstanding subvention to the Judiciary.
The payments are in fulfillment of the governor’s promise to make welfare and wellbeing of workers and retirees important 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 further urged workers in the state to remain focused on excellent service delivery, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to their welfare as well as payment of all their entitlements.
