Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the release of N1.13 billion for the payment of gratuities and death benefits to 459 retired and deceased workers across the state.
The approval was disclosed in a statement signed by Rashidu Muhammad-Bala on behalf of the Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and issued to journalists on Thursday in Birnin Kebbi.
According to the statement, the funds cover state and contract staff, local government workers, Local Government Education Authorities (LGEAs), and other employees who retired or died between 16 September and 15 December 2024.
“A total of 459 beneficiaries will receive payments under this approved intervention, reflecting Governor Idris’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of retirees and the families of deceased workers in Kebbi,” the statement read.
Muhammad-Bala described the gesture as a compassionate demonstration of the governor’s resolve to honour his promises and ensure that those who have served the state are adequately supported.
