Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of another sum of ₦200 million for the payment of gratuities to retired civil servants in the state.
This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Pension Transition Arrangement Department (PTAD), Mr Francis Omotoso, in a statement issued in Ado-Ekiti. He noted that the approved funds would cover the payment of gratuities to state government pensioners up to July 2015.
Mr Omotoso reiterated the unwavering commitment of Governor Oyebanji to the welfare of retirees, describing the development as another bold step towards clearing the backlog of outstanding entitlements owed by past administrations. He affirmed that the move aligns with the administration’s continuity and shared prosperity agenda.
He also urged the affected pensioners to report at the PTAD Office, Old Governor’s Office, for documentation ahead of cheque collection.
