Zamfara Commences Batch II Payment of Gratuity Arrears
The Zamfara State Government has approved the commencement of Batch II payment of outstanding gratuity arrears to retired civil servants, covering the period from January 2024 to September 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Hon. Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, issued on the directive of Governor Dauda Lawal.
According to the statement, the move forms part of ongoing reforms under the Lawal administration aimed at improving public service welfare and addressing inherited financial liabilities.
Dantawasa explained that the Batch II payment process would begin with the release of funds expected anytime soon, noting that the initiative is designed to ease the long-standing financial burden faced by retirees and restore confidence in the government’s commitment to meeting its obligations.
He said the payment of gratuities remains a key pillar of Governor Lawal’s Rescue Mission Agenda, which prioritises workers’ welfare, fiscal responsibility, and social justice.
The commissioner added that Governor Lawal has reiterated that retired civil servants who served the state diligently deserve dignity, respect, and the timely settlement of their entitlements.
Quoting the governor, Dantawasa said the Rescue Mission Agenda is focused on rebuilding trust in governance by addressing inherited liabilities in a transparent and sustainable manner, stressing that the clearance of outstanding gratuities is both a moral and statutory responsibility of government.
