Enugu State Government removes 2,640 "ghost" and deceased pensioners from the payroll and pays pensions to local government retirees.

Enugu State Government under Governor Peter Mbah is paying pensions to local government retirees, identifying and removing 2,640 "ghost" and deceased pensioners from the payroll. Over 7,000 pensioners have received payments since the governor approved recommendations from the Local Government Pensioners Biometric Verification Committee. The state aims to clear all inherited pension arrears, digitize the pension system for transparency, and support senior citizens.

August 25, 2024
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