We ‘ve cleared all verified backlog of pensions, gratuities – Gov Mbah

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, says his administration has cleared all the verified backlog of pensions and gratuities due for retirees in the state.

The governor disclosed this during his statewide broadcast to mark his one year in office on Wednesday in Enugu.

He said since assumption of office, his administration had paid considerable attention to the twin-issues of pensions and gratuities.

According to him, our senior citizens deserve 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 digitalize the process and make the payments seamless.

“We have, in fact, cleared the verified backlog of their pension and gratuity.

“We’re also implementing an e-governance technology, and digitalization in Enugu State 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,” he said.