By Yusuf Salihu Sansani, Jalingo
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has signed an Executive Order directing the immediate commencement and completion of all outstanding payments owed to pensioners in the state, including pensions, gratuities, and other related entitlements.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yusuf Sanda, said the directive reflects Governor Kefas’ compassion and unwavering commitment to the welfare of senior citizens who served the state with dedication.
“Taraba State must honour those who have dedicated their lives to public service. Their dignity is non-negotiable, and attending to their welfare is our moral duty,” Governor Kefas affirmed.
To ensure effective implementation, a special outreach team will be deployed across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas, including wards and villages, to identify and document pensioners who are alive but incapacitated, guaranteeing that they receive their entitlements without difficulty.
Governor Kefas has also instructed the State Ministry of Finance to submit weekly compliance reports to his office, warning that no administrative delays or obstacles will be tolerated.
He urged all pensioners to remain calm, assuring them that the payment process has been prioritised and will be executed with utmost urgency.
