By Nworisa Michael
H.E Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, the Governor of Kano State, has cleared N32 billion out of the N48 billion in inherited outstanding gratuities and death benefits owed to pensioners and families of deceased civil servants in the state.
A statement from the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, quoted Governor Yusuf as saying, “Today, Wednesday, 8th of April 2026, we are settling an additional sum of N5 billion under the sixth tranche. This brings the cumulative total to N32 billion for the settlement of the backlog of gratuities and death benefits.” Governor Yusuf added, “I am happy to state that the state government has since settled the sum of N27 billion in five tranches out of the inherited liabilities as of December 2025.”
He reassured civil servants that the long-standing issue of gratuities and death benefits will be permanently resolved before the end of his first tenure.
The Governor also expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and the Nigeria Labour Congress for their understanding and cooperation, thanking them for supporting the State Government’s drive to provide lasting relief to pensioners and families of deceased civil servants. While congratulating the beneficiaries, Governor Yusuf urged them to make judicious use of the funds received.
In their separate remarks, the Head of the Kano State Civil Service, Hajiya Bilkisu Maimota, and the Executive Chairman of the Kano Pension Fund Trustees, Habu Muhammad Fagge, commended the Governor for his commitment to clearing the extensive backlog of payments within the first three years of his administration.
This milestone in Kano State’s pension management highlights the administration’s efforts to provide timely financial support to retired civil servants and families of the deceased, ensuring social security obligations are met.
