Writing By Usman Mohammed Zaria, Editing By Godwin Duru
Jigawa State and Local Governments Contributory Pension Scheme Board is set to commence a verification exercise for pensioners enrolled in the scheme.
The State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri stated this during a stakeholders meeting at the Pension House, which included the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Jigawa State Chapter.
According to him, the verification exercise is scheduled to start on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Alhaji Dagaceri explained that the purpose of the exercise is not to victimise or witch hunt any pensioner, but rather to maintain an updated payroll system.
He said the exercise would also rectify minor irregularities that have developed over the past three years, and enhance the accuracy of the pensioners payroll.
He further explained that, the initiative aligns with the current administration’s commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in governance, and it also provides an opportunity for pensioners to correct any missing information on their pay slips.
Also speaking,the State Accountant General, Alhaji Abdullahi S.G. Shehu, highlighted that the exercise will allow pensioners to update and provide any missing information on their pay slips.
He therefore called on all pensioners from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, Local Government Councils (LGCs), and Local Government Education Authorities to participate in the verification exercise on the specified date as outlined in the exercise itinerary.
In his speech, the Chairman of the state Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON, Professor Salim Abdurrahman, assured full support and cooperation from the twenty seven local government council chairmen to meet the objectives of the exercise.
Represented by the Chairman Malam Madori local government council, Alhaji Salisu Sani, urged pensioners to collaborate for the smooth execution of the verification process.
Dr. Bilyaminu Shitu Aminu, the Executive Secretary of the Scheme, encouraged pensioners from various agencies to fully cooperate with the scheme to achieve the set goals, reiterating that they should visit their respective local government secretariats for the verification.
Other participants, including the Special Adviser on Labour Matters and the Senior Special Assistant on the Contributory Pension Scheme, Comrade Abdullahi Tsoho, and Alhaji Idris Aminu, also expressed their encouragement for the verification exercise.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, Alhaji Umar Sani Babura, pledged the union’s full support to ensure the success of this initiative.
All pensioners from MDAs, LGCs, and LGEAs participating in the Contributory Pension Scheme are mandated to take part in the verification on the designated dates as specified in the exercise itinerary.
END/Usman Mohammed Zaria
