The current economic hardship in the country has compounded their problems, leading to the death of some of their relatives. The group had, in September 2022, called on the state government through a media publication to pay the benefits.
The Head of Civil Service in the state, Sunday Hyat, had then pleaded with the beneficiaries to exercise patience as the government was doing everything possible to clear the backlog of the entitlements. Mr Hyat explained that the current administration in the state inherited N18 billion as a backlog of pension, gratuities and death benefits of retired and deceased civil servants in the state.
However, he promised that Mr Lalong’s administration would clear all outstanding benefits before the expiration of its tenure.
Mr Luka called on the members of the state assembly and representatives of the state in the National Assembly, religious and traditional leaders and labour unions to intervene and push the government to heed their plea.
The families are suffering silently and dying in these challenging times. Some have lost both parents, while others have been waiting for these benefits for over 18 years. Mr Luka urged the governor to come to their aid.
The family's appeal came after they organized a special prayer session towards the same goal in October 2022. The leader called on all stakeholders to intervene and help the families get their entitlements.
The families are appealing to the government to pay the benefits before the end of Mr LaLalong’senure. They have been suffering for years and waiting for the government to fulfil its obligation.
The families are hoping that the government will pay the benefits before the expiration of Mr LalLalong’snure. They also expect the government will ensure that the entitlements of retired civil servants are paid.
The families appeal to the government to show compassion and help them get their entitlements. The families have been suffering for years and waiting for the government to fulfil its obligation.