Oyo State in Nigeria boosts pensioner benefits, paying over 8,500 recipients monthly gratuities.

Oyo State in Nigeria has paid gratuities to over 8,500 pensioners over the last six years, according to the state government. The payment increase from N100 million to N1 billion monthly, along with the implementation of a higher minimum wage, has helped boost pensioners' benefits. The state's commissioner assured that Governor Makinde aims to clear all gratuity backlogs before his term ends.