The governor disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by its Chairman, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association of Contributory Retirees, Comrade Anthony Ozu Osanekwu.
Oborevwori said his administration had so far paid a total of ₦36.4 billion — about ₦1.4 billion monthly — in pensions for civil servants and retirees, stressing that the state had never defaulted in meeting monthly obligations since he assumed office.
He, however, acknowledged the burden of inherited arrears and pledged to address them. “To this end, I have ordered the release of ₦10 billion to clear the backlog of pensions owed to our respected retirees with immediate effect,” the governor announced.
The governor also set up an oversight team to monitor the disbursement process to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Our retirees are men and women who gave their best years in service to the state. It is only just that they receive what is duly owed to them. Under my watch, their welfare will remain a top priority,” Oborevwori said.
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