In a significant boost to the welfare of retirees, the Zamfara State Government has approved a hike in pension payments for both state and local government retirees.
The decision reflects the administration of Governor Dauda Lawal’s ongoing commitment to improving the lives of former public servants who dedicated their careers to serving the state.
This move comes amid broader efforts to address pension arrears and enhance retirement benefits in the face of economic challenges.
Details of the exact percentage or amount of the increase were not immediately specified in initial reports, but the approval is expected to provide much-needed relief to thousands of retirees grappling with rising living costs.
It builds on previous initiatives by the governor, including the clearance of substantial gratuity backlogs totaling over N13 billion for retirees dating back to 2011.
Stakeholders have welcomed the development, describing it as a demonstration of empathy and responsive governance.
The state has also been making steady progress in pension administration, including recent payments of hundreds of millions in gratuities to batches of local government retirees and expanding monthly pension coverage.
This pension hike is part of wider reforms aimed at ensuring sustainable and timely payment of entitlements, potentially including a shift toward a more robust contributory pension scheme.
Further details on implementation, effective dates, and the scope of the increase are anticipated from the state government soon.
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