The Adamawa State government has established a special committee to handle the distribution of a 3 billion naira gratuity fund approved by Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri for retired civil servants.
Inaugurating the committee on the Governor's behalf, Secretary to the State Government Barr. Awwal D. Tukur emphasized the committee's critical role due to the significant number of retirees and the workforce involved.
He acknowledged that the longstanding issue of pension and gratuity liabilities, stating it has been a concern for retired civil servants for some time.
Secretary Tukur highlighted Governor Fintiri's commitment to addressing this issue, prompting the release of the funds, and urged the committee to work swiftly to clear the backlog of gratuities.
He stated the terms of reference for the committee to include amongst others:
Oversee the distribution of the 3 billion naira allocated by the Governor.
Ensure gratuity payments are made on the retirees' retirement dates, prioritizing those who retired earliest.
Distribute the funds sequentially based on retirement dates.
Committee Chairman Engr. Benson D. Jelani expressed the committee's dedication to fulfilling its assigned duties.
Engr. Jelani praised Governor Fintiri's release of the gratuity fund as a crucial step in recognizing the sacrifices made by civil servants throughout their careers.
He pointed out that the existing "Pay As You Go" Contributory Pension Scheme is not well-suited to the current economic situation.
Engr. Jelani pledged the committee's unwavering commitment to a fair and transparent distribution of the gratuity funds, assuring that "any delays will be unintentional."
The committee chair also expressed their openness to seeking clarification on any point to ensure the success of the disbursement process.
The committee is expected to complete its task and submit a report within two weeks.
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