Enugu Government Exposes 2,640 Fake Pensioners On Payroll

Enugu Government Exposes 2,640 Fake Pensioners On Payroll

The Enugu State Government has revealed that 2,640 ghost and deceased pensioners were still listed on its payroll during a recent verification process……..CONTINUE READING 

Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, Secretary to the State Government, announced this on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He also shared that payments to local government retirees have begun as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s initiative to address outstanding pensions and gratuities.

The verification, conducted by the Local Government Pensioners Biometric Verification Committee, has facilitated payments to over 7,000 local government pensioners. This includes nearly half a billion naira disbursed in July, with 989 newly verified retirees added to the pension scheme.

Prof. Onyia noted that as of April 2024, the Local Government Pensions Board had been paying 8,760 retirees, whereas only 7,109 had been verified. He criticized the level of fraud in the pension system, emphasizing discrepancies between reported and verified numbers.

He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to settling all arrears and mentioned that the new payment system would ensure that backlogs are cleared within the government’s timeline.

“This administration remains dedicated to supporting our senior citizens who have served the state diligently. We will soon address all inherited arrears,” Prof. Onyia said.

He added that reforms are underway to enhance the pension system, including implementing digital measures to ensure transparency, accountability, and tra