Kaduna, December 20, 2025 – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, dignity, and security of pensioners and retirees, disclosing that over ₦13.5 billion of inherited pension obligations have been cleared. He made this announcement through a tweet shared on his verified Twitter handle (@ubasanius) following a courtesy visit to the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) headquarters in Abuja.
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During the visit, Governor Sani met with the Director General of PENCOM, Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, and members of her management team. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to improve pension administration, ensure compliance with the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), and resolve longstanding challenges affecting retirees in Kaduna State.
Pension Clearance and Reforms
Governor Sani revealed that Kaduna State inherited pension obligations totaling over ₦24 billion, of which ₦13.5 billion has been settled.
“Our administration remains committed to clearing the remaining liabilities and ensuring that retirees receive their entitlements promptly,” he tweeted.
He emphasized that pensioners, who have devoted their productive years to public service, deserve certainty, respect, and secure retirement, adding that pension reform and transparency are key priorities of his government.
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PENCOM Commends Kaduna State
Ms. Oloworaran commended the Kaduna State Government for its infrastructure development, people-centred reforms, and proactive approach to resolving inherited pension liabilities. She assured the Governor of PENCOM’s continued support through policy guidance and technical collaboration, highlighting the importance of state and federal cooperation in strengthening pension administration.
Measures to Ease Pensioners’ Cost of Living
Governor Sani also highlighted initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of rising living costs on retirees. Chief among these is the free Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mass transit scheme, which has been declared free indefinitely for pensioners, helping to lower transportation costs and improve mobility.
Other welfare measures include ongoing infrastructure projects and programs to improve access to healthcare and social amenities for retirees, demonstrating the administration’s people-centred governance approach.
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Vision for Secure Retirement
In his tweet, Governor Sani stated:
“Those who devoted the most productive years of their lives to public service deserve not only gratitude, but certainty, respect, and the assurance that the state they faithfully served will stand by them in retirement.”
He reiterated his vision of a Kaduna State where public service is honoured, retirement is secure, and governance is guided by responsibility and compassion.
The visit to PENCOM underscores Kaduna State’s commitment to pension reform, transparency, and institutional collaboration, as the government continues to address legacy pension challenges while implementing initiatives to enhance retirees’ welfare.
Read Gov. Uba’s full tweet below:
On Friday, I paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM) in Abuja to reaffirm our administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare, dignity, and security of pensioners and retirees in Kaduna State. Those who devoted the most… pic.twitter.com/sDMS3sDpXm
— Senator Uba Sani (@ubasanius) December 19, 2025