Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has approved the payment of gratuity to pensioners who retired from the local governments in the State in 2009.
Acting Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Arewa Omo in a statement, on Wednesday, said the affected pensioners were to physically present themselves for screening exercise for the payment of their gratuity.
She noted, “This is to inform Pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2009 that Governor Obaseki has approved the payment of their gratuity.”
“The affected pensioners are to physically present themselves for screening exercise scheduled for: Date: March 25 to 29, 2024. Venue: Local Government Staff Pension Board, Pension House, King Square, Benin City between 8 a.m..-4 p.m. daily.
“The Pensioners should also come along with the following documents: Letter of Retirement; Pensioners Identity Card; Pensioners Biometric Slip, and Pay Advice,” the statement added.