Oyebanji approves N1bn for gratuities, releases subvention to institutions

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the release of N1bn as a gratuity to state pensioners.

The PUNCH reports that the governor, last month, distributed N3.5bn gratuity cheques to retirees in the state, as part of efforts to offset the backlog of outstanding gratuities.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in a Thursday statement, said the governor also approved payment of two months pension arrears to local government pensioners.

Oyebode stated, “Additionally, Governor Oyebanji also approved payment of two months’ outstanding subvention to Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti and one-month outstanding subvention each to Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti; Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti; and College of Health Science and Technology, Ijero Ekiti.

“Also approved for release is a one-month outstanding subvention to the judiciary.

“The payments are in fulfilment of the governor’s promise to prioritise welfare and well-being of workers and retirees and ensure that all outstanding entitlements of workers and pensioners owed by previous administrations are paid, in line with the continuity and shared prosperity agenda of the administration.”

Oyebode stated that the governor urged workers in the state “to remain focused on excellent service delivery.

He assured them of his administration’s commitment to their welfare as well as payment of all their entitlements.

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