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Gombe State Government Clears Over N25 Billion in Retirees' Gratuity Backlogs

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Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to clearing outstanding gratuity entitlements owed to retirees, both at the state and local government levels. Since assuming office in 2019, the state government has paid over N25 billion in gratuities to both state and local government retirees across the 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The latest tranche of payment, which amounts to N2,060,337,466.45, brings the total cumulative payment to N25.626 billion. This effort is part of the state government's plan to achieve zero gratuity liability by 2027 through sustained quarterly payments, innovative public financial management strategies, and prudent fiscal planning.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gombe State Government has paid over N25 billion in gratuities to both state and local government retirees across the 11 LGAs since 2019.
  • The state government inherited over N21 billion in gratuity backlogs when Governor Yahaya assumed office in 2019.
  • The current administration has so far disbursed N23.566 billion in gratuity payments in the last six years.
  • The payment will be made based on an equitable payment model where each local government will pay according to its financial capacity.
  • The beneficiaries of the gratuity payments are expected to utilise the funds judiciously to support their post-retirement livelihood and contribute meaningfully to the society.

Statistics:

  • N25.626 billion: Total cumulative gratuity payment from 2019 to date
  • N25 billion: Total gratuity payment since 2019
  • N21 billion: Inherited gratuity backlogs by the current administration
  • N23.566 billion: Disbursed gratuity payments in the last six years
  • N2,060,337,466.45: Current tranche of gratuity payment
  • 2027: Target year to achieve zero gratuity liability
  • 11: Number of LGAs in Gombe State
  • Nafada: Settling for 2023 retirees
  • Akko, Billiri, and Shongom: Settling for 2016 and 2017 retirees
  • Dukku: Settling for 2016 retirees
  • Balanga: Settling for 2015 and 2016 retirees
  • Gombe and Kaltungo: Settling for 2014 and 2015 retirees
  • Yamaltu Deba: Settling for 2015 retirees

Sources:

  • Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya
  • Muhammad Buba Gombe, State Auditor-General and Chairman of the Committee on Payment of Gratuities

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