Ben Ezechime, Enugu
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, says his administration has cleared all the verified backlog of pensions and gratuities due for retirees in the state.
Mbah disclosed this on Wednesday during his statewide broadcast to mark his one year in office in Enugu.
He said since assuming office, his administration had paid considerable attention to the twin issues of pensions and gratuities.
Mbah acknowledged the role of senior citizens, saying that they deserved their due reward when they retire, having devoted a great percentage of their lives in service to the state.
“In doing so, however, requires some verification exercise to digitalise the process and make the payments seamless.
“We have, in fact, cleared the verified backlog of their pensions and gratuities,” he said.
The governor also disclosed that the state was implementing an e-governance technology, and digitalisation with significant positive impacts on both the people and the economy.
“The key benefits include increased accessibility and convenience. It will also improve Service Delivery, Transparency, and enhanced communication and feedback from the public.
“This would be launched in three weeks time,” the governor said.
