Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has approved the monthly payment of N50 million as gratuities for local government pensioners. This announcement was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike, during a thanksgiving event in honor of former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mathew Kolawole.
Dr. Arike explained that this monthly release would allow local government pensioners to receive amounts ranging from at least N100,000 to N500,000. Additionally, she noted that the governor has increased the monthly pension by N10,000 for each pensioner.
The SSG assured attendees that pensions would continue to be paid on a monthly basis as scheduled. She also extended congratulations to Kolawole on reaching the milestone of 60 years, reminding attendees of the significance of each birthday.
