Ebonyi state Rt Hon Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the payment of pension arrears owed to pensioners in the state from 1996 to 2021.
This was agreed during the state Exco meeting held on Wednesday 23rd of August 2023.
The Exco also approved payment of gratuity to pensioners who are yet to get their gratuity.
Exco set up a committee to work out these pensions and gratuities for immediate payment, the committee will be chaired by Prof.(Mrs.) Adeline Idike.
