Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has released the sum of N1bn for payment of gratuity arrears to local government workers and primary school teachers who retired in 2012.
The information was shared by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan on Sunday.
According to the information, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, said the beneficiaries would start receiving payment from Tuesday.
Takuro said the release of the money was to ensure gratuities of retirees are paid enbloc rather than piecemeal.
Takuro said that Governor Aiyedatiwa was sensitive to the plight of the people, especially retired civil servants.
He said: “The first tranche of the bulk payment of gratuities arrears was paid late last year, by the immediate past governor of the state, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
“In continuation of this good work, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa has decided not only to continue in this trend but to make it quarterly. He has been alive to his responsibilities as regards payment of Pensions, Salaries of Workers and other entitlements.”
He urged the retirees and the entire workforce to support the Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration.
The Nation
