Kogi Pension Commission Pays ₦278 Million to Retired Judges
The Kogi State Pension Commission disclosed that it has paid ₦278.07 million to 15 retired judicial officers who had not received their full gratuity entitlements. This announcement, made in a press statement signed by Director-General Hajia Mariam Ozioma Abedo, responded to allegations made by Mr. Mutalubi Ojo Adebayo, SAN, regarding the management of retirement benefits for judicial officers in Kogi State.
The payments were made from January to the present, based on verified entitlements and available government resources. The Commission emphasized that outstanding gratuity balances should not be seen as evidence of hostility towards the judiciary.
It also rejected derogatory terms used against Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and challenged Adebayo to provide credible evidence for his claims regarding the influence of former Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello on current payment decisions. The Commission reiterated its commitment to balancing obligations to retirees with funding for essential public services.
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