Gov Adeleke approves death benefits for deceased civil servants’ families

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved the disbursement of ₦204,275,209.80 as death benefits to the next of kin of civil servants who died while in active service in Osun State.

The payment was presented to beneficiaries during a cheque distribution ceremony held in Osogbo, where the Head of Service, Elder Ayanleye Aina, represented the governor, according to a statement by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday.

According to the state government, “the approved amount comprises ₦125,631,083.45 for beneficiaries at the state level and ₦78,644,126.35 for beneficiaries at the local government level.”

Addressing the beneficiaries through the Head of Service, Adeleke said his administration remained committed to the welfare of workers and pensioners despite prevailing financial constraints.

“My commitment to workers’ and pensioners’ welfare remains unshaken despite the financial challenges facing the state,” the governor said.

He stated that the welfare of workers and retirees remained a key component of his administration’s Five-Point Action Plan and noted that progress had been made in fulfilling that objective.

“When we stated clearly in our Five-Point Action Plan our desire to make the welfare of the workforce and pensioners our number one priority, our detractors made jest of us, describing the pledge as an impossibility. Today, to the glory of God, we have made significant progress as a talk-and-do administration,” Adeleke said.

The governor disclosed that since 2023, his administration had paid a total of ₦882,752,717.50 in death benefits to 184 beneficiaries across the state public service.

He revealed that under the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme, £the government had approved and released ₦1,866,719,123.15 to settle outstanding claims involving 563 beneficiaries, covering the period from September 2013 to August 1, 2023.”

Explaining the purpose of the arrangement, Adeleke said the Group Life Assurance Policy under the Contributory Pension Scheme was established to provide financial support for families of workers who die while in service.

“The Group Life Assurance Policy under the Contributory Pension Scheme is designed to cater for death-in-service benefits for Osun State workers,” he stated.

The governor assured workers and pensioners that his administration would continue to prioritise their welfare and ensure the prompt payment of all legitimate entitlements.

Gov Adeleke approves death benefits for deceased civil servants’ families