The introduction of the new, 12,000-naira minimum monthly pension for state pensioners has been approved by Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar.
In a statement sent to journalists, Hussaini Ali Kila, the state head of the civil service, revealed this.
He stated that following negotiations between the Government and pension union, the new amended minimum monthly pension of N12,000 was agreed.
The Head of Service outlined how his office now has the authority to carry out the upward adjustment in accordance with the authorized template as a result of this approval.
Kila noted that the new pension payment’s increase would begin in January 2023.
He announced that a circular outlining the pension hike for retirees would be sent to all pertinent parties for immediate implementation beginning in January 2023.
“I thank all stakeholders and our patient pensioners for bearing with the processes that have finally culminated in the successful conclusion of the matter.
“I look forward to a more proactive and seamless implementation of subsequent increases in the future so that our senior citizens who served their country enjoy the fruits of their labour from a grateful Jigawa State,”
