Governor Buni approves N619.4m for pension, gratuity arrears, puts 102 allied Health students on salary GL 05

By Mohammed Kaka Misau

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state has approved the sum of N619, 499, 683. 71k for payment of Batch 45 local government gratuity and pension arrears.

The DG, Press and Media affairs to the Governor, Mamman Mohammed stated this in a press release made available to newsmen on Tuesday.

According to the release, N169, 875, 565. 11 will be paid to families of 93 deceased officers, while N449,624,118.61 will be paid to 274 living retirees.

The press release further said that, in another development, the governor has approved the placement of 102 Allied Health students on a Grade level 05 monthly salary.

It explained that the beneficiaries include those studying B.sc. Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Radiography, Nursing and Medical Laboratory sciences in various universities across the country.