The Akwa Ibom State Government Monday announced it has released the sum of N2.254 Billion Naira for payment of gratuity to retired government workers.
A statement by the Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Uwem Andrew-Essien indicates that out of the released sum, N1.254 billion is for the payment of gratuities of state government pensioners, while N1Billion Naira is for retired primary school teachers and National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
According to the Accountant General, the move is in keeping with the promise of Governor of Udom Emmanuel to ensure that the wellbeing of the citizenry is given the attention it deserves.
Pastor Andrew-Essien also revealed beneficiaries of the ongoing gratuity payment are those who retired from active service and were scheduled for payment in May and June, 2016.
The Accountant General commended the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for always putting the welfare of workers at the front burner, even in the face of the current economic crisis ravaging the entire world.
He concluded with advise to the concerned pensioners to check their names at the Treasury Headquarters, Uyo.
