The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the payment of gratuity to pensioners who retired from the local governments in the State in 2009.

In a statement, the Acting Secretary, Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Arewa Mary Omo, said the affected pensioners are to physically present themselves for screening exercise for the payment of their gratuity.

She noted, “This is to inform Pensioners on the payroll of the Local Government Staff Pension Board who retired in 2009 that His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has approved the payment of their gratuity.”

According to her, “The affected pensioners are to physically present themselves for screening exercise scheduled for: Date: Monday 25th Friday, 29th March, 2024; Venue: Local Government Staff Pension Board, Pension House, King Square, Benin City between 8 a.m.—4 p.m. daily.”

Arewa noted, “The Pensioners should also come along with the following documents: Letter of Retirement; Pensioners Identity Card; Pensioners Biometric Slip, and Pay Advice.