Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State. Photo: Ekiti State Government House
The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday disbursed another N2bn in gratuity payments to pensioners in the state.
The governor, who said his administration was determined to end the era when retirees suffered neglect due to delays in the payment of their entitlements, stated that the gratuity payment covered 2017 retirees in the state civil service and 2014 retirees in the local government service.
Oyebanji, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, during the presentation of the cheques, assured retirees that his administration would continue to accord top priority to their welfare in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state.
The governor said, “When I came on board, I promised to prioritise your welfare. As of today, the government has consistently reduced the backlog of gratuities.
