Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has approved the payment of a sum of N1.2 billion as gratuities to pensioners who retired from the State Civil Service from 23rd September 2014 to 6th March, 2015.
A statement from the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Pension Transitional Arrangement Department (PTAD) , Mr Francis Omotoso made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti said the Governor’s gesture is a further demonstration of the unwavering commitment of the present administration to the welfare of retirees in the State.
Mr. Omotoso added that the disbursement of gratuity cheques to the retirees coincides with the 2024 Pensioners’ Day Celebration in the State scheduled to hold on Saturday 12th October,2024 at the Eagle Hall, along Ikere Road, Ado-Ekiti .
He stated the Governor Oyebanji is expected to flag off the distribution of cheques to the retirees at the event slated for 10.00am.
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