The Oyo State Government on Friday disclosed that that it had paid over 8,545 pensioners their gratuities within the last six years.
This state Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Salihu Adelabu, made this disclosure during a live appearance at a Television Station in Ibadan, the state capital.
Adelabu explained that the remarkable progress was made possible after the present administration, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, increased the monthly gratuity payment from N100 million to N1 billion.
According to the commissioner, this bold step significantly accelerated the clearance of outstanding gratuities, ensuring that more retirees received their entitlements promptly.
“The implementation of ₦80,000 minimum wage positively impacted pensioners’ benefits. The recomputation exercises carried out for those who retired as recently as July last year up till present ensured fair and improved payments, thereby easing the lives of retirees.
“A total of 1,906 pensioners have so far received their full gratuities this year. Between May and August alone, about 1,500 retirees, particularly those whose gratuities were between N1million and – M3.5million were successfully settled. So, over 8,545 pensioners have received their gratuities within the last six years,” he commissioner said.
Adelabu, therefore, assured pensioners that Governor Makinde remains committed to their welfare, adding that the current administration in the state is determined to clear all outstanding backlogs of gratuities before the end of its tenure.
“The Governor has assured us that no backlog will be left behind. The welfare of our pensioners remains a top priority of this government,” the commissioner assured.
On May 30, 2025, the Oyo State Government said it paid more than N1 billion every month on pensioners gratuities.
The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, revealed this in a statement.
Oyelade also said that pensioners in the state earn more than in any other state in the federation, saying the state governor, Seyi Makinde, has been paying pension and gratuity without default since 2019.
“Pensioners in Oyo State are the envy of their colleagues in all other states of the federation, not only because they get equal welfare attention as active civil servants do from the Governor, but also because their pension and wages rise commensurately with those of active government workers,” Oyelade said.
