In keeping with its promise of ensuring that the wellbeing of the citizency is given the attention it deserves, Akwa Ibom State Government has released the sum of N2.254 bilion Naira for the payment of gratuity to retired workers in her employ.

A statement by the Accountant General of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Uwem Andrew-Essien indicates that out of the released sum, N1.254 billion is for the payment of gratuities of civil pensioners, while N1Billion Naira is for those of retired primary school teachers and National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).

According to Pastor Andrew-Essien, beneficiaries of the ongoing gratuity payment are those who retired from active service and were scheduled for payment in May and June, 2016.

The Accountant General praised the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel for always putting the welfare of workers at the front bunner, even in the face of the current economic crisis ravaging the entire world.

He advised the affected pensioners to crosscheck their names at the Treasury Headquarters, Uyo.