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Ondo State Government Flags Off Payment of N1 Billion Gratitude to Retired Teachers and Workers

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The Ondo State government has commenced the payment of N1 billion gratuity to teachers and local government workers who retired in 2011, marking a significant step towards addressing the backlog of payment arrears. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, represented by his Special Adviser on Union Matters and Special Duties, Mr. Dare Aragbaiye, revealed that the payment was sourced from the October allocation from the federation account. According to the governor, the payment of N1 billion is a gradual defrayment of the backlog of gratuity arrears for retirees of Local Government and Primary school teachers, and another tranche will be paid within the first quarter of next year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ondo State government has allocated N1 billion from the October allocation from the federation account to pay gratuity to teachers and local government workers who retired in 2011.
  • The payment marks a significant step towards addressing the backlog of payment arrears, with the governor aiming to pay all outstanding salaries and pension, including allowances of all retirees left by the previous administration.
  • Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has committed to strengthening the Amotekun Corps and other security agencies in the state, providing funds and logistical support to enhance their operations.
  • Some pensioners have commended the state government's efforts, expressing gratitude for the payment and reassuring their confidence in Governor Akeredolu's administration.
  • The payment of N1 billion is a reassurance for the pensioners, with the Chairman of pensioners in Ondo State, Johnson Osunyemi, stating that they have not witnessed such good gestures in the state.

Statistics:

  • N1 billion allocated for gratuity payment to teachers and local government workers who retired in 2011.
  • Payment sourced from October allocation from the federation account
  • 12 years have passed since the pensioners last collected their gratuities, making it suicidal for them to survive without payment.
  • First tranche of N1 billion paid, with another tranche planned for the first quarter of next year.

Sources:

  • Ondo State Government Press Release
  • November 2023 (no specific date mentioned)

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