Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog - Politics

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Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Lanrelagboi(op): 5:27pm On Feb 17

The Ogun State Government has announced the clearance of pension and gratuity arrears owed to workers who retired between 2012 and 2020, reaffirming its commitment to the welfare of retirees.

The Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, disclosed this on Tuesday during a media parley organised by the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning.

Okubadejo explained that the backlog was linked to the Defined Benefits Scheme, under which retirees receive monthly pension payments, stressing that the present administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun has not defaulted on pension obligations since assuming office.

“Since the inception of this administration, we have not missed a single month of pension payment. What we inherited were arrears tied to the Defined Benefits Scheme,” he said.

According to him, annual pension payments rose from ₦6.7 billion in 2019 to ₦20 billion in 2025, with projections showing a possible increase to ₦40 billion by 2029.

He disclosed that the state had so far paid ₦23.3 billion in gratuities covering retirees from 2012 to 2020, alongside ₦32.8 billion in outstanding gratuities for local government retirees inherited by the administration.

Okubadejo added that between 2019 and July 2, 2025, the state disbursed ₦93.26 billion in pensions under the Defined Benefits Scheme and ₦94.78 billion to local government pensioners.

He assured that the remaining backlog would be cleared as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) continues to improve, noting that over 300 workers who retired in July 2025 are currently receiving six-month palliatives pending the completion of their pension documentation.

The commissioner also described the newly approved Additional Pension Benefits (APB) as the first of its kind in Nigeria, adding that amendments to the state’s pension law would be pursued to formally integrate the scheme.

On the state’s fiscal outlook, Okubadejo revealed that the 2026 budget increased from ₦1.054 trillion in 2025 to ₦1.668 trillion, while Ogun’s economy expanded from ₦3.5 trillion in 2019 to ₦18.96 trillion in 2026.

He added that IGR grew from ₦50 billion in 2019 to ₦240 billion in 2025, with projections of ₦512 billion this year.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan, said the 2026 budget reflects strong fiscal reforms, noting an 85 per cent budget execution rate in 2024 and sustained financial stability.

Other commissioners highlighted sectoral achievements, including massive road construction, increased healthcare funding, rail extension plans, education support programmes, and expanded housing projects across the state.

https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/17/ogun-clears-eight-year-pension-gratuity-backlog/

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by tishbite41(m): 5:42pm On Feb 17

Super great news if this is true

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Diamonddris(m): 5:43pm On Feb 17

Nice one.. But that states population is scanty, especially Abeokuta.. I want to do business there, I'm moving there from Lagos, and it feels like I can even count people.. It feels weird

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Kingrshd3: 5:44pm On Feb 17

Congratulations to ogun civil servants

Later now somebody will be shouting vote obi in 2027

APC LEADS OTHERS DEY LEARN .

Lubbish 😬

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Gotocourt: 5:44pm On Feb 17

People are suffering and smiling in this country, 8years oOoOO, God Abeg oOoOO 😥. Japa must obey📌💯.

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Kingrshd3: 5:45pm On Feb 17

Gotocourt:
People are suffering and smiling in this country, 8years oOoOO, God Abeg oOoOO 😥. Japa must obey📌💯.

If u japa doesn't mean u won't still suffer and sleep in the snow ..

The grass is not greener on the other side

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Pootle: 5:47pm On Feb 17

dapo is doing well, dapo on the beat

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Gotocourt: 5:51pm On Feb 17

Kingrshd3:
If u japa doesn't mean u won't still suffer and sleep in the snow ..

The grass is not greener on the other side

Move as a skilled worker 📌💯.

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Agugbadin: 5:52pm On Feb 17

Good behaviour worth emulating, Rivers State government please take note and emulate Ogun State government

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Kingrshd3: 5:53pm On Feb 17

Gotocourt:
Move as a skilled worker 📌💯.

.
Ok God bless.

You understand the rhymes.
I wish you good luck 🫰

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by oneMalik: 5:54pm On Feb 17

Dapo you no deh go senate no matter what you do now .

You're nothing but a failed governor

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Lawalemi(m): 6:03pm On Feb 17

Yinmu. Propaganda all the time.

Why should this be a special new if not that they have an agenda?

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Love800(m): 6:05pm On Feb 17

Living ur life to rely on pension at the end is a sure way to poverty. I can't wish dis for myself.

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by SafariHunter(m): 6:06pm On Feb 17

Eight years no be beans o.

I have parents who are pensioners, so I understand the magnitude of such deeds.

BuT
If no be say we get evil leaders, there's no reason to owe salaries or pension

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by oluwaseyi0: 6:06pm On Feb 17

Imagine from 2012, after the money has lost value

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by PulaPower: 6:14pm On Feb 17

Diamonddris:
Nice one.. But that states population is scanty, especially Abeokuta.. I want to do business there, I'm moving there from Lagos, and it feels like I can even count people.. It feels weird

Haha

Abeokuta skanty?

Which side in Abeokuta?

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by PACIONS(m): 6:30pm On Feb 17

Clearing pension and gratuity arrears is a major step toward restoring dignity to our retirees. Governance is ultimately about people, and this shows commitment to responsibility and continuity. I hope the momentum is sustained.

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by sisisioge: 6:33pm On Feb 17

They owed retirees for 8years! Lord o.....a lot of them would have even died! Naija!

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by MEGAWATCH: 6:36pm On Feb 17

You gave governor to an exconvit and you expect miracles.

It can only happen in south west Nigeria where criminals are made their leaders.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by edogu(m): 7:07pm On Feb 17

This is commendable even though everything is aimed at 2027 election.

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by InvestSmart(f): 7:12pm On Feb 17

The political games towards 2027 elections on Ogun state will be intriguing... Just as the build up is already throwing up some interesting jabs 🤔

oneMalik:
Dapo you no deh go senate no matter what you do now .

You're nothing but a failed governor

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by arabbunkum: 7:17pm On Feb 17

Beautiful
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Let the poor breathe
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Let the poor breathe
Beautiful

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Fearyourcreator: 7:19pm On Feb 17

Gotocourt:
People are suffering and smiling in this country, 8years oOoOO, God Abeg oOoOO 😥. Japa must obey📌💯.

Same work most of them no dey come regularly them wan collect pension and gratuity for , government workers no dey wan work

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by gabbytabby: 7:27pm On Feb 17

May God bless the Governor for this.

Lanrelagboi:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/17/ogun-clears-eight-year-pension-gratuity-backlog/

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by mrkel(m): 8:01pm On Feb 17

When will Gov. Sim clear the backlog of gratuity and pension left unpaid by the administration of Rotimi Amaechi and his garrulous brother Nyesome Wike.

My mum retired 8years ago and hasn't been paid her gratuity till date.

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by INTEGRITYA1(m): 8:09pm On Feb 17

Diamonddris:
Nice one.. But that states population is scanty, especially Abeokuta.. I want to do business there, I'm moving there from Lagos, and it feels like I can even count people.. It feels weird

Come and do your business in Sango Ota, it will just be like you’re still within Lagos State.

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Eniolohunda: 8:43pm On Feb 17

That's a good job by the Governor!

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by zoedew: 9:22pm On Feb 17

Lanrelagboi:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/17/ogun-clears-eight-year-pension-gratuity-backlog/

As if they are doing the retirees a favour! Nigerians instead of protesting the mess government has made of Pension Funds and nor payment of gratuity to retired public servants are going about protesting on the issue of e-transmission of election results unknown to them that they are actually fighting the battle of opposition politicians who are afraid that the ruling party could outright them in 2027!

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Opahcreations(m): 9:34pm On Feb 17

Diamonddris:
Nice one.. But that states population is scanty, especially Abeokuta.. I want to do business there, I'm moving there from Lagos, and it feels like I can even count people.. It feels weird

Don't say what you don't know.
How many place in Abeokuta did you know or visit?

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Opahcreations(m): 9:35pm On Feb 17

PulaPower:
Haha

Abeokuta skanty?

Which side in Abeokuta?

The person no sabi wetin he dey talk

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by gaskiyamagana: 9:38pm On Feb 17

Lanrelagboi:
https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/17/ogun-clears-eight-year-pension-gratuity-backlog/

2012 to 2020 nawa ooo.

2021 will have to await till 2030

The question those praising him should ask is that why the politicians who served within those periods were not owned?

Re: Ogun State Clears Eight-Year Pension, Gratuity Backlog by Day169: 11:57pm On Feb 17

The expression on the face of the man on the right says something doesn't sit right with the claim, almost as if there's more to it than meets the eye. cheesy

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