His Excellency Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the NDC Governorship Candidate for Kano State, accompanied the Leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the NDC Vice Presidential Candidate, His Excellency Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as he departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the sacred Umrah pilgrimage.
May Almighty Allah accept his acts of worship, grant him a safe journey, and return him home in peace with abundant blessings. Ameen. 🤲
Zulum Releases N5.81bn to Clear Gratuity Backlog for Retirees, Deceased Workers
… Pledges Improved Welfare for Local Gov’t Employees
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has presented cheques worth N5.81 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuities to retired civil servants and the families of deceased workers.
The governor presented the cheques on Friday at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Maiduguri, with leadership of the organised labour and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners in attendance as part of efforts to improve the welfare of retired workers and the families of deceased civil servants.
Some of his administration’s commitment to the settlement of workers’ entitlements, including the monthly release of N200 million for gratuity payment, the released N8 billion for pensioners’ entitlements and teachers’ gratuities in 2025, N12 billion was also disbursed in 2020 for the payment of about 5,000 retired state and local government civil servants, among other interventions.
The governor explained that the first cheque, amounting to N2,992,301,964.95, would settle all outstanding gratuities owed to the families of deceased civil servants to date, while the second cheque of N2,822,528,306.99 would cover gratuities for pensioners up to December 2022, including outstanding payments to staff of the Borno State Housing Corporation from 2013 to date.
“In fulfillment of our campaign promises, this afternoon, as it has been said by the Honourable Commissioner of Finance, we are presenting a cheque of about N5,814,830,271.94 to deceased and retired civil servants,” Governor Zulum said.
“We have quite a number of civil servants who have lost their lives, and their families are still battling with life’s challenges. We are presenting about three billion naira to the families of deceased civil servants so they can continue to live in peace and dignity. Apart from this, civil servants who retired in 2022 will now receive their gratuities in full, after which we shall move to those who retired in 2023,” he added.
Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Lawan Umar Dalorima, commended Governor Zulum for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and retirees.
Dalorima said the payment reflects the administration’s determination to honour those who devoted their productive years to the service of Borno State.
Responding on behalf of organised labour, the Vice Chairman of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Mamman Bukar, expressed appreciation to Governor Zulum for settling the outstanding gratuities, describing the gesture as timely and impactful.
He said the payment would significantly ease the hardship faced by pensioners and the families of deceased civil servants while boosting confidence in the government’s commitment to workers’ welfare.
Zulum Pledges Improved Welfare for Local Gov’t Employees
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has assured local government employees of his administration’s commitment to addressing the challenges affecting their welfare, promising that the state government will soon engage with their representatives to find lasting solutions.
The governor gave the assurance during the presentation of cheques for the outstanding payment of gratuity to retirees and deceased civil servants at the Government House.
“Borno State Government is very much aware of some of the problems facing local government employees. Very soon, we shall engage with you and see how we can address your challenges,” Zulum said.
Governor Zulum explained that one of the major constraints facing the local government system is the large workforce on its payroll, which has limited the government’s ability to introduce far-reaching welfare reforms.
He appealed to local government workers to remain calm and exercise patience, assuring them that government would soon convene a meeting with their union leadership to deliberate on practical measures of improving their welfare.
FRSC Salary Structure: Ranks, Allowances, and Full Recruitment Details - Application starts July 3, 2026
The Federal Road Safety Corps is one of the better paying federal paramilitary agencies in Nigeria, and with the 2026 recruitment exercise now open, many applicants want to know exactly what they will earn before they apply.
FRSC officers are paid under the Consolidated Paramilitary Salary Structure (CONPASS), and your pay is shaped by four things: your entry qualification, your rank, your years of service, and your allowances.
Allowances alone can push total monthly take home 40 to 60 percent above basic pay.
Here is a quick look at where the salaries start:
- SSCE holders enter the Junior Marshal Cadre at RMA III, with a basic salary of around ₦70,000 to ₦80,000 per month, or roughly ₦100,000 to ₦120,000 after allowances.
- ND and NCE holders enter the Inspector Cadre at MI III, earning ₦80,000 to ₦100,000 basic, or ₦120,000 to ₦160,000 with allowances.
- HND and degree holders enter the Officer Cadre at ARC level, earning ₦167,000 to ₦198,000 basic, or ₦200,000 to ₦280,000 with allowances.
At the very top, the Corps Marshal earns ₦700,000 to ₦900,000 and above, plus official accommodation, vehicles, and other executive entitlements.
That is only the surface. The full breakdown covers every rank across the Officer, Inspector, and Marshal cadres, all nine allowances you are entitled to, whether recruits are paid during training, how promotion and annual step increments grow your salary over a career, and the complete 2026 recruitment requirements, age limits, and how to apply.
Read the full FRSC salary structure, ranks, allowances, and recruitment guide here: https://t.co/OCRf20R6H5
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