The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has bestowed upon the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, the title of the most pensioner-friendly Governor of the year.
This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Thursday.
In presenting the accolade to the Governor, the national chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Mazi Godwin Ikechuku Abumisi, expressed that it was incumbent upon the union to acknowledge the Governor due to his steadfast dedication to the welfare of pensioners in the state.
“Your Excellency, you shine brightly as a beacon of support to our members.
“Over the past year, you have authorized and disbursed eleven billion naira to clear the backlog of pension gratuity payments.
“This milestone is unparalleled; no other governor has accomplished such a feat within a single year since the restoration of democracy in Nigeria.”
In their messages of goodwill earlier, the state chairmen of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and NUP in Kano expressed gratitude to the Governor for his unwavering commitment to addressing the pension liabilities amounting to N43 billion left by the previous administration.
Responding to the honor, Governor Yusuf reiterated his unwavering dedication to supporting pensioners through the settlement of their gratuities and the timely disbursement of monthly pension allowances.
