GOMBE STATE SET TO OFFLOAD EXISTING RETIREES GRATUITIES DEBTS
The governor of Gombe has released the second batch of retiree gratuity entering into the new year
Gombe State Government has commenced the payment of second batch of gratuity owed 2015 retirees in the State.
Recall that Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya had last week released the sum of seven hundred and fifty five million naira in addition to the like sum earlier approved, making it a total of one billion, five hundred million naira.
Speaking at a brief ceremony to mark the commencement of the issuance of cheques to the retirees, the State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya vowed to ensure that the retired civil servants get what they deserve from the Government.
Stating that despite the meagre resources available to the State, his administration would continue to bring relief to the entire workforce in the State and its senior citizens.
Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Manassah Daniel Jatau, the Governor remarked that no civil servant who served the State meritoriously up to retirement period will be treated with disdain.
He reiterated his commitment towards off-setting inherited gratuity and continue to do so until all verified retired civil servants in the State get their entitlements.
He called on retirees in the State to remain calm as the State Government under his leadership will not develop a cold feet towards the payment of entitlements due to civil servants whether in active service or in retirement.
