The Kwara State Government has approved an increase of N10,000 in the monthly pension of all pensioners in the state, with the new payment set to begin on May 1, 2025.
This decision follows an agreement reached between the government and the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council during a meeting initiated by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners on May 23.
The state’s Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, confirmed this development through a statement issued by the ministry’s press secretary.
She explained that the new pension structure would apply to every retiree under the Kwara State Public Service and aims to provide more financial relief for the elderly population in the state.
Despite several calls over the past year, most pensioners are yet to complete their registration with the Kwara State Resident Registration Agency (KWSRRA).
The government has now made it clear that only pensioners who have registered will receive the new payment, as the state is determined to sanitize the payroll system and avoid further financial waste.
Dr. Nuru stated that about 73.2% of pensioners have not registered, despite various efforts to get them on board.
She mentioned that the government has provided multiple opportunities for registration but will now withhold payments to unverified individuals to ensure accountability and proper use of public funds.
The government has also uncovered attempts to sabotage the registration and verification process.
Investigations have shown that a group of individuals may be involved in payroll fraud, and the matter has been handed over to the police.
The administration says it is working to track and deal with those trying to disrupt the system and ensure that only genuine pensioners benefit from the monthly payments.
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