By NAN 13 January 2024 | 10:40 am Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over N708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state. Gov. Mai Mala Buni. Photo: TWITTER/BUNIMEDIA Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over N708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state. Buni’s Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Saturday. He said the approval was granted following the successful screening of the third batch of pensioners in the 17 local government councils of the state. Mohammed said payment of the benefits would be made directly into the beneficiaries’ accounts, while deceased retirees would be paid through their next-of-kin. “The payment would no doubt support the livelihood of the retirees, especially for a decent life in retirement. “It would be recalled that Gov. Buni had in November 2023 approved an upward review of the monthly standing payment of gratuities from N100 million to N200 million. “The governor said the review of gratuity payments was aimed at covering more beneficiaries every month. “The review also provides an opportunity to ensure timely payment of benefits to retired workers in the state to support their lives in retirement,” he said. 1 hour ago The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory Wing, has directed primary school teachers in the territory to resume strike on Jan. 15. 3 hours ago Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over N708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state. 5 hours ago Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the fatal accident involving the state’s transport authority vehicle (KTSTA). 6 hours ago The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has urged opposition parties to end partisan politics and support Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, following the Supreme Court affirmation of his election on Friday. 6 hours ago Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region have thrown their weight behind Gov Douye Diri’s call to include people from the region in pipeline surveillance contracts 6 hours ago President Bola Tinubu has received the death of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno’s media aide, Isa Gusau with deep grief. 6 hours ago The newly-appointed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Aishatu Ndayako, on Friday assumed duty, pledging to work with the members of staff to deliver on the mandate of the ministry. 9 hours ago It was sweet victories for the Governors of Kano State, Yusuf Abba Kabiru; Plateau State, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang; and Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, whose victories at the March 18, 2023 governorship election was affirmed by the Supreme Court, yesterday, following their appeal against their earlier sack by the Court of Appeal. 9 hours ago Lawyers and other Nigerians have hailed the Supreme Court judgments upturning the decision of the Appeal Court in governorship elections, saying the judgments justify the reason for ending election petitions at the apex court. 9 hours ago President Bola Tinubu yesterday implored governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to design and implement policies that prioritise all Nigerians and to always consider national interest above political affiliations.
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