The Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21 years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees. This substantial payment underscores the administration’s dedication to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants. In addition to settling these long-standing arrears, the state government has also paid N20,000 wage award to civil servants across the board for the second time in two months. The government is in addition addressing all outstanding leave grants that have been pending since 2018. This move is seen as a significant step towards…
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Niger Govt Doles Out N25bn For 21-Year Pension Arrears
The Niger State Government has disbursed N25 billion to clear 21 years of outstanding pensions and gratuities owed to retirees. This substantial payment underscores the administration’s dedication to the welfare of the state’s retired civil servants. In addition to settling these long-standing arrears, the state government has also paid N20,000 wage award to civil servants across the board for the second time in two months. The government is in addition addressing all outstanding leave grants that have been pending since 2018. This move is seen as a significant step towards…
Read MoreNiger State Receives Another Set Of 50 CNG Buses
Niger State Government has received another set of 50 CNG buses, bringing the total to 250. As reported earlier, 100 of these buses will operate on the Suleja-Abuja route at discounted prices, while the others will provide intra-state services, also at discounted prices. The buses will offer free services to school children within the state capital. Civil servants will also have access to the buses at discounted prices, moving to and from the state secretariat from designated bus stops within the state capital. It would be recalled that NNPC is…
Read MoreResidents Farming On Government Lands Won’t Be Evicted, Says Umar Bago
By Ebriku John Friday In a bid to guarantee food security, Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, has said residents farming on government lands in the state won’t be evicted. Bago spoke on Friday while inspecting government lands along Mokwa road, which were either uncultivated or abandoned. The governor said his administration is committed to executing the food security agenda with determination. Bago outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at maximizing agricultural potential in north-central state, saying all government-owned lands must be utilised for farming. He said people farming on government lands…
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