In a landmark move, Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has heralded a new era of financial justice for retired workers by sanctioning the release of a whopping N1 billion for gratuity payments. This decisive action is coupled with a strategic financial plan that earmarks an additional N200 million monthly, ensuring a sustained commitment to the state’s diligent servants.
Governor Kefas, in a passionate declaration, affirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to the workforce, stating, “It is a moral imperative that we honor the legacy of our workers who have given their all. To forsake their entitlements would be an injustice we cannot abide.”
Echoing this sentiment, Mrs. Rose Garba Ajiya, the esteemed Permanent Secretary of Pensions, announced, “This long-awaited gesture will alleviate the years of hardship faced by our aged pensioners. My team stands ready, with all records meticulously maintained, to commence the disbursement without delay.”
The pensioners, bearing the wisdom of experience, have called upon the government to exercise vigilant oversight during the payment process. Their voices, shaped by the echoes of past promises unfulfilled since 2011, resonate with a plea for direct governmental supervision to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
This financial infusion not only symbolizes a rectification of past oversights but also represents a beacon of hope for the future, as Taraba State takes a definitive step towards honoring its commitment to those who have served it faithfully.