The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has assured retirees of his commitment to the phased payment of outstanding gratuities, saying additional N2.5 billion has been set aside in the latest phase to clear the gratuities of retirees from 2013.
Aiyedatiwa, who disclosed this yesterday during the flag-off ceremony of the fourth batch of bulk defrayment of arrears of gratuities for retired local government staff and primary school teachers at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Governor’s Office, Akure, said his administration will not relent until all arrears are fully liquidated.
The governor emphasised that the government recognises the financial burdens faced by retirees and has prioritised their welfare despite the state’s limited resources.