Jigawa State has scheduled a verification exercise for pensioners under its Contributory Pension Scheme on May 5, 2025. According to State Head of Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, the exercise aims to update the payroll system and correct any existing irregularities, not to target any individual pensioner.
This move is part of the administration’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in governance, providing pensioners an opportunity to amend any discrepancies on their pay slips. State Accountant General, Alhaji Abdullahi S.G., encourages all pensioners to participate, with strong backing from the Nigerian Union of Pensioners.
Key Takeaways:
- The exercise will help maintain an updated and accurate payroll system.
- It’s aligned with governance transparency and accountability goals.
- Pensioners have support from the Nigerian Union of Pensioners for participation.
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