The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of a 28-year backlog of gratuities for pensioners in the Edo State Local Government Staff Pension Board.
In a statement on Monday, the Head of Local Government Administration and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs Sandra Osas-Ehigie, said a screening exercise would be held for the payment of pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board between 1979 and 2008.
She said, “This is to inform pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, who retired between 1979 and 2008 that Governor Obaseki, has released funds for their gratuity and that screening exercise will be carried out in the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Premises, King Square, Benin City.
“All confirmed pensioners are to physically present themselves at the venue with their pension identity card, biometrics slip and pay advice between Monday 16 and Friday 20 October, 2023, from 8am – 4pm daily.”
Source: https://punchng.com/obaseki-to-clear-28-years-gratuities-backlog/
