Bauchi Govt To Pay Outstanding Gratuities To Over 150 Retired Permanent Secretaries In The State

Ajiya Ayuba

The Bauchi State government has said to pay outstanding gratuities to over one hundred and fifty (150) retired permanent Secretaries in the state.

Alhaji Yahuza Adamu Haruna who is the Head of Civil Service in the state, yesterday pleaded with the 150 retired permanent secretaries of the state to bear with the state government on the issues of their gratuities.

He said that the delay in the payment of their gratuities was due to the amount involved in such payment, but that efforts are ongoing to address the issue once and for all.

Yahuza who made the request at the first Annual General Meeting of the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries, Bauchi State chapter, observed that their support would assist the government to succeed in ongoing efforts towards addressing their plight.

The Head of Civil Service also sought the support of the retired permanent secretaries for enhanced service delivery in the system.