Zamfara State Increases Pensions for Retirees to 32,000 Naira

The Zamfara State Government has approved an upward review of pensions for state and local government retirees, as disclosed in a statement signed on Tuesday by Mahmud Dantawasa, the Commissioner for Information and Culture. This decision follows recommendations from a comprehensive review conducted by a special committee assessing the pension conditions, particularly for those in the lower income bracket.

The review was deemed necessary due to current economic realities that rendered existing pension payments inadequate. The new arrangement will increase monthly pensions to 32,000 Naira, aligning with the federal government's circular and the amended National Minimum Wage Act of 2024.

The government has committed to a 100 percent implementation of this new pension structure, which is expected to benefit thousands of retirees across the state. Governor Dauda Lawal's administration aims to cushion the effects of rising living costs and reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, ensuring timely payments and a smooth implementation of the new pension structure.