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GOV UZODINMA BREAKS 16-YEAR JINX, PAYS GRATUITY TO OVER 3,000 IMO PENSIONERS
In a landmark achievement, Governor Hope Uzodimma has successfully broken the 16-year-old jinx of unpaid gratuities in Imo State, bringing relief to over 3,000 pensioners who had waited patiently for their entitlements.
This significant breakthrough marks a new era in the state’s history, demonstrating the governor’s commitment to improving the welfare, lives, and livelihoods of Imo workers and pensioners.
The last time Imo State pensioners received their gratuity was in 2008, and since then, successive governments had struggled to address the issue, allowing the bills to pile up.
However, Governor Uzodimma’s administration has taken decisive action, prioritizing the payment of gratuities to deserving retirees.
In the first batch of payments, over 3,000 pensioners who retired since 2006 with gratuities not exceeding two million Naira received their entitlements.
Additionally, all permanent secretaries who retired since 2006 were also included in this initial payment. This move has brought immense joy and relief to these senior citizens, who can now enjoy their golden years with greater financial security.Governor Uzodimma has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of Imo workers and pensioners, assuring that the second batch of pensioners with gratuities exceeding two million Naira will be paid as soon as possible. The promise has instilled hope and confidence in the hearts of those still waiting for their payments.
