By Ibrahim Muhammad
The Kano State Government has released ₦5 billion as the fifth tranche of gratuities and death benefits to retired civil servants and families of deceased workers.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who announced the disbursement on Thursday, said the gesture brings the total amount paid so far to ₦27 billion, out of the ₦48 billion backlog inherited from the previous administration.
He explained that the initiative reflects his administration’s determination to restore dignity and justice to workers who dedicated their lives to the service of the state.
“Today marks another momentous day as we release ₦5 billion as the fifth tranche of gratuities and death benefits for retired civil servants and their families,” the governor said. “I am hopeful that we will clear all outstanding gratuity and death benefits, totalling ₦21 billion, before the end of this tenure.”
Governor Yusuf noted that the payments have not only provided relief to beneficiaries but also boosted morale among serving civil servants while reinforcing public confidence in the government’s commitment to welfare.
He assured that his administration will sustain policies and programmes that prioritise workers’ well-being as part of its broader governance agenda.
