Edo State Government Presents Forty-One Million Naira to Twelve Families of Deceased Employees

By Eghosa Emily

In adherence to the Pensions Reform Law Act of 2014 and the Edo State Contributory Pension Scheme Law of 2010 (as amended), the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration has consistently ensured the timely disbursement of accrued benefits to the families of deceased employees. This commitment to the welfare of civil and public servants, and their families, was once again underscored during a recent ceremony where cheques were presented to the beneficiaries.

The cheque presentation ceremony which held at the Office of the Head of Service in Edo State, was presided over by the Head of Service, Dr. Anthony Okungbowa, Esq represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Mrs. Priscillia Aziegbemhin. Expressing condolences to the families of the departed colleagues, Dr. Okungbowa commended the state government's efforts in ensuring the prompt and accurate distribution of benefits to the deceased employees' families.

In his address, Dr. Okungbowa advised the beneficiaries to utilize the funds judiciously and to maintain harmony within their families to prevent unnecessary conflicts. He emphasized the government's appreciation for the contributions made by the deceased employees during their service.

Subsequently, cheques were presented to representatives from the twelve families, including those of late Aigbolosimuan Sunday, late Friday Ukurebor, late Samu Haruna Hassan, late Usman Shakiratu, late Oviasu Itohan Joy, late Osarenkhoe Patience, late Ikoghode Henry Umoru, late Osagie Aaron, late Akhuetuamen Joy, late Eguefo Dora, and late Lawal Joan Bosede. The total amount disbursed during the ceremony summed up to N41,886,389.52 (forty-one million, eight hundred and eighty-nine thousand, three hundred and eighty-nine naira, fifty-two kobo).

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Jacinta Cocodia, a sibling of late Joan Bosede Lawal, expressed gratitude to the State Government, acknowledging that while their loved ones may be gone, the gesture by the State Pension Bureau has brought solace to their grief.

I pray d money get to d victims gangan. Bcus nigerian. Were all conrupt

God bless you Governor Obaseki