Peter Mbah: We’ve cleared verified pension backlog in Enugu

Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, says his administration has cleared verified backlog of pensions and gratuities in the state.

Speaking on Wednesday during a broadcast to mark his one-year in office, Mbah said his administration prioritises the welfare of retirees.

He said senior citizens in the state deserve their rightful reward upon retirement, adding that they had dedicated a significant part of their lives to serving the state.

“In doing so, however, requires some verification exercise to digitalise the process and make the payments seamless,” NAN quoted Mbah as saying.

“We have, in fact, cleared the verified backlog of their pension and gratuity.

“We’re also implementing an e-governance technology, and digitalisation in Enugu state with significant positive impacts on both the people and the economy.

“The key benefits include increased accessibility and convenience. It will also improve service delivery, transparency, and enhanced communication and feedback from the public.

“This would be launched in three weeks’ time.”