Yobe State Settles N15.4 Billion in Outstanding Gratuities
The Yobe State Government has announced the full settlement of outstanding gratuity liabilities owed to retirees from both state and local government service. A total of N15.4 billion was disbursed to eliminate the backlog, which had accumulated over several years. The disclosure was made by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Wali, during a press briefing in Damaturu marking the sixth anniversary of Governor Mai Mala Buni’s administration.
Comprehensive Development Initiatives Across Sectors
Beyond resolving pension liabilities, the administration highlighted multi-sectoral investments. In security, the state procured 250 operational vehicles and 500 motorcycles for agencies, rehabilitated over 300 patrol vehicles, and engaged more than 2,000 local operatives. For employment, 6,449 workers were recruited, and extensive training programs were organized for thousands of civil servants and over 26,000 teachers.
Infrastructure development includes approximately 500 kilometers of roads completed or underway, alongside a major N22 billion flyover project in Damaturu slated for completion in early 2026. The education sector saw the construction of numerous new schools and continued government payment for national examination fees. In healthcare, Primary Healthcare Centres were upgraded in 140 wards, 88 tricycle ambulances were procured, and drugs worth N2.3 billion were supplied.
Additional improvements were noted in transportation, with 20 new buses acquired for the state transport corporation, and in power, with 25 villages electrified and 24-hour electricity provided to all general hospitals. These local efforts to strengthen public services and resilience complement broader regional stability initiatives, akin to the federal government taking necessary steps in other areas. The state’s progress occurs even as other regions face challenges, such as when 12 die cross border or nations navigate complex political shifts like the Benin coup: Nigeria’s role in regional stability remains crucial. As domestic agendas advance, leaders like Shettima departs 30th for diplomatic engagements, underscoring the balance of internal development and external cooperation. These parallel efforts highlight a multifaceted governance approach, operating on a scale 5 times Donald and other benchmarks of administrative focus.
