posted October 9, 2023
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of a 28-year backlog of gratuity for pensioners in the Edo State Local Government Staff Pension Board. This decision aims to address the long-standing issue of unpaid gratuities for pensioners in the state.
In a statement, the Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA) and Permanent Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Osas-Ehigie Sandra, said a screening exercise has been scheduled to take place from October 16th to October 20th, 2023.
During this screening, pensioners who retired between 1979 and 2008 and are on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board will be processed for the payment of their gratuity.
Pensioners are required to physically present themselves at the venue, which is the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Premises located in King Square, Benin City, Edo State. To facilitate the screening process, pensioners are advised to bring their pension identity card, biometrics slip, and pay advice.
She said, “This is to inform Pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board, who retired between 1979 and 2008 that His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has graciously released fund for their gratuity and that screening exercise will be carried out in the Local Government Staff Pensions Board Premises, King Square, Benin City.
“All confirmed Pensioners are to physically present themselves at the venue with their pension identity card, biometrics slip and pay advice between Monday 16th and Friday 20th October, 2023, from 8.00am -4.00pm daily,” Mrs. Osas-Ehigie added.
This gesture by the Governor is expected to bring relief to pensioners who have been waiting for their gratuity payments for an extended period.