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The Federal Executive Council, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has recently approved gratuity as an exit benefit for federal civil servants, highlighting a key aspect of public service reform in Nigeria. While the decision has been welcomed, there are significant concerns regarding its implications for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme since its launch.
Abdulrasheed Maina, the former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Force, has been hospitalized following a collapse in Abuja. The incident occurred during an attempt to access his office and was attributed to complications from a knee injury.
An investigation has unveiled that Abdulrasheed Maina, previously convicted for money laundering, purchased properties in the US worth over $1.3 million during his time as head of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, while pensioners in Nigeria struggled with unpaid benefits.
Governor Dikko Radda announced that the Katsina State Government has disbursed a total of N45.8 billion in life and death gratuities to 14,560 beneficiaries since its establishment. This payment affects workers from the State, Local Governments, and Local Education Authorities.
