By Sahel Reporters
The Taraba State Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning formally announces the commencement of the screening and disbursement exercise for outstanding gratuities and death benefits of the 2015 cohort.
The Hon. Commissioner of the Ministry, Dr Sarah Enoch Adi FCNA, ACTI announced this on Sunday.
She said the exercise will commence on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Jalingo, starting promptly at 9:00 A.M.
The exercise will cover primarily all eligible 2015 pensioners and a final mop-up phase for any remaining beneficiaries from the 2013 and 2014 cohorts, which will be conducted simultaneously.
All primary beneficiaries are required to present the following original documents for verification:
A valid Identification Card..
The official Pension Approval Letter.
The Letter of First Appointment.
For those processing death benefits, the designated next of kin must present the original Letter of Administration.
The Ministry is committed to a transparent and efficient process and advises all concerned to adhere strictly to the scheduled date, time, and documentation requirements to ensure timely service.
Dr. Sarah Enoch Adi further revealed that, “This announcement serves to inform the public of the ongoing commitment by His Excellency, the Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, to the welfare of the State retirees. In demonstration of this commitment, an additional allocation of N5 billion naira has been authorized specifically for the settlement of outstanding gratuity and death benefit payments. This initiative underscores the administration’s deep respect for the dedicated service of these senior citizens.
It has come to our attention, however, that certain individuals are attempting to exploit this process by illegally soliciting funds from retirees under the guise of facilitating access to their rightful benefits. The Governor condemns these exploitative practices in the strongest possible terms, as it directly undermines the integrity of this welfare initiative and victimizes those it is designed to assist.
This announcement serves as a formal directive to all personnel within the Ministry of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, every civil servant, and the general public to immediately desist from any form of involvement in these fraudulent activities. Any individual found to be engaged in such acts will face stringent disciplinary and legal actions. The administration remains dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of both retired and currently serving public servants.
Dr Sarah Enoch Adi FCNA, ACTI Hon. Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning,Taraba State, concluded.
