Bauchi releases N10bn to begin paying gratuity arrears
The Bauchi State government has released N10 billion to begin settling gratuity owed to retired civil servants who left service between 2012 and 2016, Punch Nigeria reported. The supplied material does not say how many retirees will benefit, when payments will be completed or how the funds will be distributed.
The Bauchi State government has released N10 billion to begin paying outstanding gratuity owed to retired civil servants, Punch Nigeria reported. The arrears concern retirees whose gratuity has remained unpaid from 2012 to 2016. The release is intended to start the process of settling the backlog, according to the report.
The supplied source does not give the total value of the outstanding obligations, the number of affected retirees or the timetable for individual payments. It also does not specify whether the N10 billion will clear all arrears or represent the first instalment of a wider payment programme. The announcement nevertheless marks the start of a state-backed effort to address the unpaid gratuity.
No further details about the government’s payment arrangements were provided in the available material.
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