Akwa Ibom State Approves ₦27,000 Pension Increase for Retirees

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a ₦27,000 monthly pension increment for state pensioners, effective September 1, 2025. This decision follows the implementation of a new minimum wage and the completion of a pensioner verification exercise.

The increase applies to all pensioners in the Akwa Ibom State Public Service. Governor Eno's administration is also releasing funds to offset a ₦1 billion gratuity backlog.

The Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, emphasized the government's commitment to improving the welfare of pensioners in the state. This move demonstrates the administration's dedication to enhancing the lives of retirees in Akwa Ibom State.