The Ebonyi State Government has commenced payment of gratuities to retired local government staff from 1996 to date. Governor Francis Nwifuru inaugurated a six-member committee to verify and pay genuine local government retirees ¹.
Committee Details
- *Chairman*: Mrs. Catherine Ogbu
- *Members*: Mrs. Mbam Joy, Dr. Cajethan Oketa, Hon. Justice Iheanachor Chima, Comrade David Elom, and Mr. Martins Uguru as Secretary
Governor's Directives
- *Payment Process*: Each retiree will be paid on the same day they are verified and confirmed.
- *Use of Documents*: The committee will use available documents as guides to ensure every retiree receives their entitlement ¹.
Background
- *Previous Payments*: The Ebonyi State Government had previously cleared over N5 billion in gratuity payments for retirees, with 2,099 retirees benefiting from the payment.
- *Appreciation*: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ebonyi State commended Governor Nwifuru for clearing 18 years of pension and gratuity arrears ² ³.
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